Greased Collection

Madeira, Funchal - Oxen carriage
Traditionally, the means of travel in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira, did not include wheeled carriages. The uneven cobbled roadways, steep hills and sharp bends

Organized for maximum efficiency, A modern bakery (b / w photo)
6008246 Organized for maximum efficiency, A modern bakery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organized for maximum efficiency, A modern bakery)

Aquatic Sports by British Bluejackets, Hong Kong (engraving)
1046342 Aquatic Sports by British Bluejackets, Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquatic Sports by British Bluejackets, Hong Kong)

The Advance in the Soudan, launching a Barge in Sections at Shalal (litho)
1063640 The Advance in the Soudan, launching a Barge in Sections at Shalal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance in the Soudan)

Mercedes Gleitze greased for Gibraltar swim
Open water long-distance swimmer Mercedes Gleitze greases herself in preparation for her Strait of Gibraltar attempted swim (she succeeded on her second attempt in 1928). Date: 1927

Long distance swimmers, St Ives, Cornwall
Long distance swimmers entering the sea at St Ives, Cornwall, smeared in grease. Date: circa 1980s

Madeira - Scenes from the Island including: Loo Rock, travel via a Transporting Hammock, a sheltered nook and a traditional Oxen carriage (Carro). Date: 1900

Madeira, Funchal - Oxen carriage
Traditionally, the means of travel in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira, did not include wheeled carriages. The uneven cobbled roadways, steep hills and sharp bends

Farmer pouring grease into round baler, Sweden, july

Farmer greasing chain on round baler, Sweden, july

Grease nipple points on loader tractor, with grease being added, England, october

Greasing the car / W H Robinson
All points of the car can be greased in one movement with the use of this ingenious device...and a little help from some heavy friends

Manufacturing a train wheel
A heavy welding machine used to combine layers of metal to make a large train wheel. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A batsman exhibitis four different shots
A combination action photograph of a batsman, in full cricket kit, plays four different shots, from the classic forward defensive shot (left) through to a cover drive (right)

Sand-filled mould - Metalworking
A factory worker slides a sand-filled mould into position beneath an industrial molten-metal dispensing machine. The man has a tattoo on his forearm which reads True = Love and Mam = Dad

Assembling the wiring for a complex machine
An engineer inserts a thin wire into a section of the assemblage for a Kimball machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Hunting the Greased Pig
The country fair game of trying to catch the greased pig. Date: 1837

Pyne - Fishermen
FISHERMEN hauling their boat onto the beach by winding it in on a capstan : it is pulled over wooden timbers, greased to help it slide

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"Greased: A Journey through Time and Efficiency" Step into the enchanting world of Madeira, Funchal, where oxen carriages glide gracefully through the cobbled streets. The wheels greased to perfection, these traditional modes of transportation transport you back in time. In a different realm altogether, we witness Mercedes Gleitze being meticulously greased before her daring swim to Gibraltar. This act symbolizes determination and preparation as she conquers the open waters with utmost efficiency. Speaking of efficiency, let's delve into the modern bakery captured in a timeless black and white photo. Every process organized flawlessly for maximum productivity - from kneading dough to baking bread - this establishment embodies precision at its finest. However, not every endeavor goes according to plan. "A Cockaigne Gone Wrong" portrays a colorful litho that reminds us even well-oiled machines can encounter unexpected hiccups along the way. It serves as a gentle reminder that life is full of surprises. Across continents, British bluejackets engage in aquatic sports amidst Hong Kong's vibrant backdrop. Their synchronized movements showcase both skill and coordination while leaving trails of water glistening under sunlight – an awe-inspiring engraving capturing their gracefulness. Meanwhile, on Sudanese shores lies another testament to human ingenuity – launching barges in sections at Shalal. Through meticulous planning and precise execution depicted in this litho artwork titled "The Advance in Soudan, " progress emerges from strategic greasing of gears. From distant shores to closer home, long-distance swimmers brave St Ives' treacherous waves off Cornwall's coast. With each stroke they take towards their goal, they embody resilience fueled by unwavering determination – reminding us that success often requires going against the tide. Shifting our focus once again brings us face-to-face with history's darker chapters; we witness the capture of a slave dow on East Africa's coast depicted vividly in a litho.