Appliance Collection (#5)

In Superior Camp - Mine strike, Pennsylvania, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
In Superior Camp - Mine strike, Pennsylvania, between c1910 and c1915

Alpine Kitchen, 1918. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Alpine Kitchen, 1918

Advert for ice making machine
5308129 Advert for ice making machine.; (add.info.: English 19th century, advert for ice making machine 1889. 01/01/1889); Universal History Archive/UIG

A cheese press
5308126 A cheese press.; (add.info.: English 19th century, illustration of a cheese press. 1832. 01/01/1832); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for domestic fire extinguishers
5308124 Advert for domestic fire extinguishers.; (add.info.: English 19th century, advert for domestic fire extinguishers. 1895. 01/01/1895); Universal History Archive/UIG

English 19th century, illustration of a cheese press. 1832
5308127 English 19th century, illustration of a cheese press. 1832.; (add.info.: English 19th century, illustration of a cheese press. 1832. 01/01/1832); Universal History Archive/UIG

A kettle holder
5310237 A kettle holder; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a kettle holder which could be clamped to the bars of a kitchen range. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpet sweeper or Bissell wrongly identified. Introduced from United States c1887. Engraving
530637 Carpet sweeper or Bissell wrongly identified. Introduced from United States c1887. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an appliance generator being used to supply light at Montmartre during the Siege of Paris using
5311597 An engraving depicting an appliance generator being used to supply light at Montmartre during the Siege of Paris using a steam engine as a source of power

Advert for sparkler gas cartridges for aerated drinks
5308125 Advert for sparkler gas cartridges for aerated drinks.; (add.info.: English 19th century, advert for sparkler gas cartridges for aerated drinks. 1900. 1); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advertisement for a home ice-making machine
5310288 Advertisement for a home ice-making machine; (add.info.: Advertisement for a home ice-making machine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coffee or tea making machine heated by a small spirit lamp. From periodical on inventions published Paris 1900
530655 Coffee or tea making machine heated by a small spirit lamp. From periodical on inventions published Paris 1900. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

A lemon squeezer
5310238 A lemon squeezer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lemon squeezer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpet sweeper or Bissell, introduced from the United States c1887. Engraving
530636 Carpet sweeper or Bissell, introduced from the United States c1887. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpet sweeper or Bissell, newly introduced from the United States. Engraving, London, 1887
530630 Carpet sweeper or Bissell, newly introduced from the United States. Engraving, London, 1887; Universal History Archive/UIG

The War in Schleswig: Austrian outpost near Lottorf - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Austrian outpost near Lottorf - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. In the Engraving on our front page we see the interior of a public-house at Lottorf occupied by a

British women tending fat boilers at front, 24 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British women tending fat boilers at front, 24 Jul 1917. Members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps tending fat boilers situated outdoors in an infantry camp in Rouen, France on July 24

Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, [London], 1864. The...heated-air, balloon, with which M

Naval student cooks, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Naval student cooks, between c1915 and 1918. Students at a cooking range at the New York Cooking School, 126 East 59th Street. The school trained soldiers to cook for the Navy during World War I

The Centre of Attention, (oil on canvas)
989879 The Centre of Attention, (oil on canvas) by Herpfer, Carl (1836-97); 98.5x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centre of Attention. Carl Herpfer (1836-1897). Oil on canvas

Thor: Electric Washing Machine - Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Thor: Electric Washing Machine - The Bugbear of Washing-day and the solution - Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd. 1920. The Thor washing machine was the first electric clothes washer sold commercially in

Firefighters, Lostwithiel Community Fire Station, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1995
Firefighters of Lostwithiel at their newly opened fire station. From left to right: Jeff Cook, Peter Rowe, Jason Doney, Peter Ashwin, Station Officer Vic May, Clive Massy, Tony Keast

Soyer's Barrack Cooking Apparatus, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Soyer's Barrack Cooking Apparatus, 1858. Improved technology to improve soldiers diets during the Crimean War. The...kitchen was opened by the late much-lamented chef de cuisine, Alexis Soyer

"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown
"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Engraving of a painting. Is there anything in the world more graceful and comical

Soldier's Experience, 1847. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Soldier's Experience, 1847

The Royal Visit to India: private tent of the Prince of Wales at the camp of Delhi...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: private tent of the Prince of Wales at the camp of Delhi, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876.'The Prince [future King Edward VII]

Cold Fingers, c1865. Creator: Charles Felix Blauvelt
Cold Fingers, c1865

When the Children have Gone to Bed. From A Home (26 watercolours), c1900s. Creator: Carl Larsson
When the Children have Gone to Bed. From A Home (26 watercolours), c1900s

The Nantucket School of Philosophy, 1887. Creator: Eastman Johnson
The Nantucket School of Philosophy, 1887. A group of elderly men, seated around a stove in a cobbler's shop, reminisces about the past

The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century

Studio Interior, 1892. Creator: Lotten Rönquist
Studio Interior, 1892

Paris Interior, c1910s, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget
Paris Interior, c1910s, (1956)

Allons bon!...la v'là qui...verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Allons bon!...la v'la qui...verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!... 1844. Allons bon!...la v'la qui au lieu de lait, verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!...satane roman va!...'

La Vivandière à la Grecque, 1771. Creator: Bossi
La Vivandiere a la Grecque, 1771. From Mascarade a la Grecque

Grandfather. Creator: August Jernberg
Grandfather, unknown date

Funerary Sculpture of a Stove, 25-220. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Stove, 25-220

The British Army Post-Office, Constantinople, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The British Army Post-Office, Constantinople, 1856. Crimean War: The staff employed consists of a postmaster and three assistant postmasters; eight clerks

The Desert Route - Khan near Nahar-el-Kelb, the Ancient Lycus, three leagues from Beyrout, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Desert Route - Khan near Nahar-el-Kelb, the Ancient Lycus, three leagues from Beyrout, 1857. The Khan, as you perceive, is a wretched old affair, damp, and full of rubbish

View, cross -sections and floor plans of an oven, c.1835-c.1860. Creator: Workshop of Franz Jakob Kreuter
View, cross -sections and floor plans of an oven, c.1835-c.1860

Gentleman ties a lady's shoe and a woman puts fire in a stove, c.1650. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Gentleman ties a lady's shoe and a woman puts fire in a stove, c.1650

Design for a stove with Mars and two overcome, chained naked men, in a niche, c.1750. Creator: Anon
Design for a stove with Mars and two overcome, chained naked men, in a niche, c.1750

Room in Amersfoort, 1840. Creator: Anon
Room in Amersfoort, 1840. Interior of a room with a stove, table, chairs, display and chaise longue

Flatiron Building, New York, N.Y. between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Flatiron Building, New York, N.Y. between 1902 and 1910

Flatiron Building, New York, N.Y. between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Flatiron Building, New York, N.Y. between 1902 and 1910

Soldiers Reading-Room, St. Mary's Barracks, Chatham, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Soldiers Reading-Room, St. Mary's Barracks, Chatham, 1856. The annual return of between three and four thousand soldiers from India and the British Colonies - who, either from impaired health

S.O. Grimes general store, Westminster, Md. between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.O. Grimes general store, Westminster, Md. between 1895 and 1910

Twilight. The Artist's Wife, 1898. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
Twilight. The Artist's Wife, 1898

Interior - An Old Stove;The Old Jamb Stove, 1888. Creator: Vilhelm Hammershøi
Interior - An Old Stove;The Old Jamb Stove, 1888

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"From Nuremberg to Cornwall: A Journey Through the History of Firefighting Appliances" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of firefighting appliances. Starting at the LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey, witness the bravery and dedication of firefighters as they battle blazes across London. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with an iconic image from RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK - His Masters Voice, featuring Nipper the dog. This American lithograph poster from c1920 serves as a reminder of how far we've come in protecting our communities. Venturing further into Southeast London, join firefighters working tirelessly at the scene of a pub fire. Their unwavering commitment is evident as they strive to keep our neighborhoods safe. Travel westward to New Paddington Fire Station in West London and discover how modern technology has revolutionized firefighting equipment. Witness firsthand the power and efficiency of Bedford Heavy Unit in action within the NFS (London Region). Take a lighthearted detour with Chris Reynolds Victorian fire engine cartoon, showcasing both humor and heroism intertwined. Journey along Tooley Street where you'll find LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station and its dedicated crews ready to respond at any moment's notice. Cross borders to Lostwithiel, Cornwall, where brave firefighters faced challenges head-on during September 1991. Their resilience shines through as they protect their community against all odds. Reflect on historical events with a WW2 poster depicting gas attacks – a stark reminder that even amidst war-torn times, firefighters remained steadfast guardians against all threats. Celebrate unity and pride as you witness firefighters on parade proudly standing beside their trusted appliance – symbolizing strength, teamwork, and unwavering dedication. Conclude your journey by visiting LFCDA-LFB Leyton fire station before heading overseas to Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance stationed in Nuremberg, Germany.