Robinson Collection (page 4)

Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895
Christmas presents for gentlemen, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. 1895

Gravetye Manor - West Hoathly, Sussex
Gravetye Manor - home of William Robinson (friend of Gertrude Jekyll) West Hoathly, Sussex. Date: 2017

DEFOE + SCENES
DANIEL DEFOE writer, with scenes from Robinson Crusoe Date: 1661-1731

The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. An illustration from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Vignette illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- An early and interesting type of signal. Date: 1935

Some shorages and how they are dealt with 1918
Shortage of skins and hides in Scotland, using trousers for their bagpipes. Shortage of iron hoops for wine casks. Please note

ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1920. Illustration by N. C. Wyeth, 1920
ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1920. Illustration by N.C. Wyeth, 1920

Robinson Crusoe Fairbanks. Illustration shows Charles W. Fairbanks as Robinson Crusoe sitting on a rock labeled Vice-Presidency on the shore of a vast sea. Date 1906 January 3

Advert for Peter Robinsons clothing for teenage girls 1909
Young ladies fashionable winter clothing available from Peter Robinson s, Oxfrod Street. 1909

Music cover, Forest Fantasies, nine miniatures for piano by Walter Carroll. 1916

If Unhealthy, Be Healthy; If Healthy, Be Healthier
Keep fit exercise for the morning, lift the lad over your chest of drawers twister. llustration by William Heath Robinson. Date: 1912

Armoured bayonet curler by W H Robinson
For rendering useless the sentrys arme blanche. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans 1915

EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON (1869-1935). American poet. Caricature, 1929, by Eva Herrmann

Crabbing Their Style by William Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Crabbing their style. Toeing for crabs at and seaside resort during the holiday months. Men crab fishing using feet as bait

Common courtesy training / W H Robinson
Training a husband in the act of common courtesy, using a dressmakers dummy, a piece of string and a determined wife. A quick jerk of the string and the husbands hat swiftly rearranges itself

Hailing taxis / W H Robinson -test edit
The fitting of the new Heath Robinson taxi hailer dissolves all difficulties of inadequate whistles (due in some cases to dental work)

Trombone shock absorber / W H Robinson
The menace of the main stump of the trombone intruding into a private conversation or intimate part can be remedied by fitting this simple shock absorber

Accident compensation / W H Robinson
When an accident occurs, the Pro Bono Instanto mechanical arm can quickly thrust liquid refreshment in front of the victim to hopefully dissuade him from taking you to court - a remarkable advance in

Lingerie modesty screen / W H Robinson
For those who don t wish to air their lingerie in public - the modesty screen can be placed to enclose such offending items from view when on the washing line

Snooker car / W H Robinson
Making good use of the cars flat roof surface for a game of snooker, accessed more easily by standing on a log straddling the wheel arches

Calculating Horse Power / W H Robinson
Calculating the Horse Power of a sports car. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Car cross section / W H Robinson
Cross section through Mr K. R. G. Brownes (author) new sports car, showing drive and water cooling system (watering can). Please note

The Egg Test For Brakes / W H Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Judging artistic effect before purchasing / W Heath Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

A stretched out tale of the new pair of braces
A poor man, initially very pleased with his splendid new braces, struggles to make them fit and eventually lands on his bottom with the unruly braces still undone

The Provision Shop. A General Grocers store selling rabbits, turkeys, chops, butter and tinned foods

A Happy Party of Little Motorists. Six young children are taken for a spin in an open-top car. They are all wrapped up warm against the elements. Date: circa 1905

Cop Comfort / W Heath Robinson
A policeman directs the traffic from the comfort of an armchair. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Extra Streamline / W Heath Robinson
A long, low sleek streamlined car body. Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture

How To Be A Motorist / W Heath Robinson
A man speeds off in his car, chased by a series of road signs. Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

The Clothes Season for Tourists
The latest thing in Tourist outfits, specially recommended for walking tours Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

A Tip for the Holidays
A new combination game to suit all seasons. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

A steward and stewardess, surviving crew of the Titanic
Saved from the Titanic; Mr J. Whitter (steward), and Mrs Robinson (stewardess) following the arrival of survivors in Plymouth

Jane Seymour / Robinson
JANE SEYMOUR 3rd wife of Henry VIII; died in childbirth; mother of Edward VI

Crusoe Title Page 1719
Title page of the first edition

Robert Walpole / Robinson
SIR ROBERT WALPOLE 1st Earl of Orford English statesman - Whig MP

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
526428 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. First published in 1719, it is claimed to be the first English novel

The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print)
5614332 The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe)

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2915285 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

We cast off and moved away from the wreck
5614281 We cast off and moved away from the wreck; (add.info.: "We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss)

Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving)
6041670 Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving); 21.9x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: London: printed for J. Duke, sold by J)

Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving)
6041669 Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving); 21.9x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: London: printed for J. Duke, sold by J)

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2968380 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Creator: Robinson
Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Portrait of Sir Frederick Roberts, British officer, Commander-in-Chief of the Army. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Diamond Mine, Kimberley, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Diamond Mine, Kimberley, c1900. South Africa. Illustration from a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, 1901.. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, 1901. Illustration from a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of... c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of their Independence, c1900. The monument, in Krugersdorp, South Africa

The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. The main object of the Equatorial Provinces Expedition has been delayed pending the pacification and reorganisation of Uganda

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"Robinson: A Master of Ingenious Contraptions and Sporting Feats" Step into the whimsical world of Robinson, where dining rooms operate without servants and everyday tasks are transformed into extraordinary adventures. In William Heath Robinson's imaginative illustrations, he brings to life a series of contraptions that redefine the concept of automation. In "Heath Robinson Automated Dining Room without Servants 1 of 4, " we witness a scene straight out of a fantastical dream. With intricate mechanisms and cleverly designed gadgets, this dining room functions flawlessly without any human assistance, and is a testament to Robinson's ability to blend creativity with practicality. But not all inventions go according to plan, as depicted in "A Complete Wash-out. " Here, Robinson humorously portrays an overly complicated washing machine that ends up causing chaos rather than cleanliness. His knack for finding humor in everyday mishaps shines through in this delightful illustration. Moving on from domestic settings, we delve into the realm of transportation with "The Kinecar. " This ingenious vehicle by William Heath Robinson showcases his talent for merging imagination and engineering prowess. The Kinecar takes us on an exhilarating ride through unconventional means while challenging traditional notions of travel. In "An Ideal Home No. I, " part of The Sketch Ideal Home series, Robinson presents us with a vision beyond our wildest dreams – sports without broad acres. He reimagines popular outdoor activities within the confines of urban spaces using his trademark ingenuity. Through these drawings, he invites us to question societal norms and embrace new possibilities. Not limited to just home innovations or sporting escapades, it also explores strategies for deceiving invaders in "Deceiving the Invader as to the State of Tide. " With cunning devices hidden beneath serene coastal scenes, he demonstrates how wit can triumph over force when it comes to protecting one's homeland. Venturing further into his artistic repertoire reveals works like "Ultra-Marine, " where Robinson's vivid imagination takes us underwater.