Tubular Collection

Bridge / Menai Tubular
Menai Tubular Bridge

Frock, Fur & Feather Fan
Narrow tubular shaped dress in an ornate fabric by Worth with a plunging back, beaded straps, fur trimmed hem & a long train attached at the lower back. She holds a large feather fan

Garden Party Frock 1913
Garden party dress by Redfern: tubular style tunic dress with batea (boat) neck, hobble skirt & ornamented with lace & tassels. Hat: flat crown, wide brim, large black bow

Egyptian Dress / Vionnet
Black dress by Madeleine Vionnet inspired by recent archaeological discoveries in Egypt: tubular long bodice with horizontal bands, gored skirt with handkerchief hem

THE TWO MENAI BRIDGES
The two Menai bridges - the suspension road bridge built by Telford, opened January 1826; and the tubular railway bridge by Stephenson and Fairbairn, opened 1850. Date: 1850

Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge, constructed 1849-1852, was an innovative design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

Illustration of Cerinthe glabra (Smooth honeywort), tubular yellow flowers on single stem

Cartoon depicting an old lady using an ear trumpet
5308861 Cartoon depicting an old lady using an ear trumpet; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an old lady using an ear trumpet)

Engraving depicting an ear trumpet, a tubular or funnel-shaped devices which collect sound waves
5308862 Engraving depicting an ear trumpet, a tubular or funnel-shaped devices which collect sound waves and lead them into the ear, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an ear trumpet)

Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538557 Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits, Wales

A young woman using a gas reading lamp
5310300 A young woman using a gas reading lamp; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young woman using a gas reading lamp. The shade was supported on a tubular frame which carried the gas to the burner)

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538554 Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits

The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by Mr. Boulet, of '...one of the highest railways in the world

Deep sea fish (Winteria telescopa) with forward pointing tubular eyes

Deep sea fish (Winteria telescopa) with forward pointing tubular eyes

Cape cowslip, Phygelius Funfair Yellow, pendulous tubular flowers growing on a plant outdoors

Modernist House, Hampstead
A photograph of a modernist house at Hampstead, designed in 1936 by architect Edwin Maxwell Fry, built in reinforced concrete frame and panel walls

Lightfoot Advertisement
An advertisement for Young, Osmond and Young, Limited, promoting the Lightfoot tubular electric heating system. Examples of this are shown in the images, including a skirting heater, towel rail

F. 6 Wickstroemia Australis;Ipomea, c. 1790-95 (w / c & ink on paper)
5671305 F.6 Wickstroemia Australis; Ipomea, c.1790-95 (w/c & ink on paper) by Doody, John (fl.1790-99) (attr. to); 47.5x60.1 cm; Mitchell Library

Broad-nosed Pipe-Fish (Syngnathus typhle), 1881 (litho)
473213 Broad-nosed Pipe-Fish (Syngnathus typhle), 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jar with Tubular Handles, Peonies, Endless Knot, Pendant Balls, and Pendant Lozenges, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)

Tubular Fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C)
Tubular Fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), 4th/3rd century B.C

Tubular Hand Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Tubular Hand Lamp, c. 1940

Bead, flattened tubular, Ptolemaic Dynasty or Roman Period, (1st century B. C. ?)
Bead, flattened tubular, Ptolemaic Dynasty or Roman Period, (1st century B.C.?)

Tubular handle with feline, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 475-221 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tubular handle with feline, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 475-221 BCE

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989467 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Page 32. Styphelia tubiflora, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670339 Page 32. Styphelia tubiflora, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Cotton-spinner or tubular sea cucumber, Holothuria tubulosa. Oloturia tubulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Indo-Pacific sailfish and moonfish
Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 1, and moonfish, Mene maculata 2. Istioforo veliero o Spadaccino, Mene Anna-Carolina

Boilers (engraving)
5207070 Boilers (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boilers. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow (Published by the Author)

Breadcrumb sponge, Halichondria panicea (Compact tubular sponge; Spongia compacta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Robert Stephenson (1803 - 1859), early railway and civil engineer, illustration showing Stephenson surrounded by achievements that he had made in hes lifetime

Page 33. Styphelia triflora, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670340 Page 33. Styphelia triflora, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Page 165. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671205 Page 165. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Page 111. Blandfordia nobilis Exot. Bot. t. 4. Christmas Bell (w / c)
5671151 Page 111. Blandfordia nobilis Exot. Bot. t. 4. Christmas Bell (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 31.1 x 19.5 cm; Mitchell Library

Conway Bridge, Construction of Second Tube, September 1848
STC109680 Conway Bridge, Construction of Second Tube, September 1848, engraved by the artist (litho) by Hawkins, George (1819-52); Private Collection; (add.info)

Covered bridge over a Chinese river, the celestial equivalent to our tubular bridges (b / w photo)
6003739 Covered bridge over a Chinese river, the celestial equivalent to our tubular bridges (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Page 99. Bignonia australis / Pandorea pandorana, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670405 Page 99. Bignonia australis/Pandorea pandorana, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Page 31. Styphelia viridiflora, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670338 Page 31. Styphelia viridiflora, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Page 166. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671206 Page 166. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Page 110. Blandfordia nobilis Exot. Bot / t. 4. Christmas Bell (w / c)
5671150 Page 110. Blandfordia nobilis Exot. Bot / t. 4. Christmas Bell (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Tubular Construct
Christopher Budny

The Rhyl Lifeboat Caroline Richardson being launched in the presence of thousands of visitors. It is believed to be the only bottomless Lifeboat in the Kingdom

Lieutenant Commander G. R. Cousins of the Royal Navy (in front of boat), today inspected the Rhyl lifeboat. This boat is the only one of its kind in the world and is un-capsizable

The Tubular Bridge, Menai Straits, Anglesey, Wales. Centenary. A plaque was unveiled to mark the Centenary of the bridge, today November 3rd. November 1950 P009564

Hair Ornament, One of a Pair, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Hair Ornament, One of a Pair, Iran, 12th-13th century

White Gladiolus

Firespike plant

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Discover the beauty of tubular designs and structures in various forms. From the iconic Menai Tubular Bridges to the intricate Egyptian Dress by Vionnet, these tubular creations captivate with their unique shapes and functionality. Feast your eyes on an exquisite illustration of Cerinthe glabra, showcasing its stunning tubular yellow flowers elegantly arranged on a single stem. Step back in time with a glimpse into fashion history as we admire the Garden Party Frock from 1913, featuring delicate tubular details that epitomize elegance. Marvel at the engineering marvels like the Wrought Iron Tubular Trussed Bridge over River Wye at Chepstow, which stands strong since its construction in 1885. Explore modernist architecture with a visit to Hampstead's Modernist House, where clean lines and sleek tubular elements create a harmonious living space. Get inspired by vintage advertisements like Lightfoot's captivating promotion that showcases how tubularity can be both functional and visually appealing. Dive deep into the ocean depths to meet fascinating creatures like Winteria telescopa, whose forward-pointing tubular eyes help them navigate through dark waters effortlessly. Delight in nature's wonders as you encounter Phygelius Funfair Yellow or Cape Cowslip, adorned with pendulous tubular flowers that add charm to any garden landscape. Finally, embrace mathematical precision with a Tubular Slide Rule - an essential tool for calculations before digital technology took over our lives.