Historical Technical Drawings

Classic technical illustrations of engineering devices, architecture, and detailed construction plans, revealing innovations in design and mechanics.

Kaiser-Franz-Josef Foundation hospital cancer research hospital, plan of the garden, Otto Wagner -, artist
Kaiser-Franz-Josef Foundation hospital cancer research hospital, plan of the garden, Otto Wagner -, artist
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Maurer F., Bebra-Hanau railway. (From: Atlas to the magazine for Building, ed. V. G. Erbkam, Jg. 21, 1871.) (1871-1871): Location plans, cuts in the Hainbach valley. Lithograph colored on paper, 44.1 x 29.2 cm (including scan edges) Maurer F. : Bebra-Hanauer Eisenbahn. (Aus: Atlas zur Zeitschrift für Bauwesen, hrsg. v. G. Erbkam, Jg. 21, 1871)
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Plans of buildings excavated at Nimroud Calah and Kouyunjik Quyunjik.. Layard, Austen Henry, Sir (1817-1894). Prints, Illustrations. 1849. General Research Division. Assyria , Antiquities & archaeological sites, Calah (Extinct city)
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Photo collection Government information service. Jakob Degen, an Austrian watchmaker experiments with a device with flapping wings in 1807. 1807
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Brachiopods (drawings), 1904 - 1906, by James McDonald.
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Gropius & Schmieden, Botanical Institute of the Christian Albrechts University Kiel (1884-1885): Grundriss eG, 1st floor, 1: 100. Lithograph, 65.7 x 50.8 cm (including scan edges)
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Measuring Height of Inaccessible Tower, and Measuring Depth of a Well with an Astrolabe. Original caption: From: Early Science in Oxford, Vol. V, by Robert W. T. Gunther, Oxford, 1929.
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The, Quarterly, Journal, of, the, Geological, Society, of, London, v, 11, (1855), London, geology, periodicals, This illustration features geological cross-sections showing various strata and features of the landscape. The sections depict the relationships between different rock layers, highlighting formations such as hills, valleys, and geological structures. Labels indicate specific geological units and locations, offering insights into the composition and arrangement of materials within the Earth's crust. The diagram serves to illustrate the geological history and processes at work in the depicted area, useful for educational and research purposes in the field of geology.
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Angelroth Hermann (1853-1901), high school with alumnate. Schinkel competition 1879 (1879): Structure of the church dome: floor plan, cross -section, design drawings; Scale bar. Tusche watercolor on the box, 47.1 x 63.7 cm (including scan edges) Angelroth Hermann (1853-1901): Gymnasium mit Alumnat. Schinkelwettbewerb 1879
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Pyramids to the east of Great Pyramid.. Perring, John Shae, 1813-1869. Perring, John Shae, 1813-1869. Prints, Illustrations. 1840. General Research Division. Pyramids , Egypt, Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)
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Etcher: Unknown, (top view) Boston, seen b/t Castle Williams & Governors Isl., distant 4 miles; (2nd view) Appearnace of the High Lands of Agameticus, N.R. w/Penobscot Hills(3rd view) Boston Bay, Light House, Bearing N.W. b. M; (bottom view) Entrance of BostonHarbor, Aquatint in colors, sheet: 58.5 × 81 cm (23 1/16 × 31 7/8in.), Made in United States, American, 18thcentury, Works on Paper -Prints
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Spieker Paul (1826-1896), astrophysical observatory at the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam (January 18, 1887): Director's house: floor plan Keller, ground floor 1: 100. Lithograph colored on the box, 65.8 x 50.9 cm (including scan edges) Spieker Paul (1826-1896): Astrophysikalisches Observatorium auf dem Telegrafenberg, Potsdam
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Isometric Projection Showing Construction Methods, Vehicular and Foot Traffic on a Roman Road. Original caption: Set of 66 - No. 62. Appian Way (Via Appia). Construction begun by Apius Claudius Caecus Censor or Rome, 312 B.C U.S Federal Works Agency Public Roads Administration.
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The ghost illusion, figure 10, page 79. Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871. Illustrations, Design drawings, Diagrams. 1881. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Magic tricks, Projectors, Mechanical systems
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Design for a piece of jewelry, Design for a brooch, draughtsman: Mathieu Lauweriks, 1911, paper, pen, brush, h 101 mm × w 126 mm
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NTS A871230 SANDIA NATIONAL LABS U12G HEATED BLOCK MAP INSET MAP ROBERT L SCHUCH (Project Engineer) OCT 14 87 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 10/14/1987 EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; G-TUNNEL; HEATED BLOCK MAP; INSET MAP; LAYOUT; LAYOUT MAPS; MAPS; MAPS-NTS; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; TEST SITES; TUNNELS; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING; HEATED BLOCK MAP INSET MAP historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.
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Methods of fortification: the object of each is to make every portion of the place fortified capable of being defended from some other part. Including Pagan's plan at top and Vauban's at bottom. Engraving 1764
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Black ink drawing by Carl von Hasenauer from 1855, showing studies of blacksmith fittings and recovery elements, illustrating material and structural details.
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N.N., steam barnacles »Stever«, »Emscher« and »Hase«: side view, cuts 1: 33.3. Lithograph on cardboard, 43.7 x 71.9 cm (including scan edges)
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Drawing of a Schlichthobel tool by Adolf Loos during his school days on April 4, 1886, executed on sign paper with ink.
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Kepler's explanation of the structure of the planetary system, 1619. Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) used the five regular polyhedra between the spheres of the planets in the diagram of his explanation. , From Hamonice mundi (Harmony of the Worlds) by Johannes Kepler (1619), Engraving
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OBSERVATORIO DEL TELESCOPIO DE WILLIAM HERSCHEL TRAIDO A ESPAÑA POR JOSEPH DE MENDOZA RIOS PARA EL OBSERVATORIO DE MADRID PRINCIPIOS DEL SIGLO XIX. Author: WILLIAM HERSCHEL 1738-1822 FRIEDRICH WILHELM HERSC. Location: OBSERVATORIO ASTRONOMICO. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Chemistry: plan and section of two blast furnaces. Engraving by W. Lowry, 1804, after D. Mushett.
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Geology of the Genesee River, 1836 - 1844., 1836 - 1844 ., New York The image includes geological details of the Genesee River, along with depictions of fossils. The document extends to a view in 2 segments on a sheet measuring 42 x 50 cm
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The two hemispheres of the planet Mars as drawn by the Italian astronomer and historian of science, Giovanni Schiaparelli. Date: 1881/2
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Acu-moxa chart: Channels and acupoints of the leg and foot
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N.N., Berlin Technical University. Collection of the German Chemical Institute: Garden View, Grundriss EG 1: 100. Lithograph colored on the cardboard, 44.9 x 62.9 cm (including scan edges)
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This drawing illustrates the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) High Speed Photometer (HSP). The HSP measures the intensity of starlight (brightness), which will help determine astronomical distances. Its principal use will be to measure extremely-rapid variations or pulses in light from celestial objects, such as pulsating stars. The HSP produces brightness readings. Light passes into one of four special signal-multiplying tubes that record the data. The HSP can measure energy fluctuations from objects that pulsate as rapidly as once every 10 microseconds. From HSP data, astronomers expect to learn much about such mysterious objects as pulsars, black holes, and quasars. The purpose of the HST, the most complex and sensitive optical telescope ever made, is to study the cosmos from a low-Earth orbit. By placing the telescope in space, astronomers are able to collect data that is free of the Earth's atmosphere. The HST views galaxies, stars, planets, comets, possibly other solar systems, a
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The Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London, v. 11 (1855). London, geology, periodicals, The illustration presents a geological cross-section, showcasing various stratigraphic layers and formations along a specified distance. Each labeled section indicates different geological materials, including sedimentary rocks, clay, and gravel deposits, alongside measurements that detail their thickness. The diagram serves as a reference for understanding the geological structure and composition of the area studied, as presented in the Proceedings of the Geological Society. Diagrams like this one are essential for visualizing subsurface geological features and interpreting geological history.
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Mechanical engineering drawings on blue background. Broach. Technical Design. Cover. Blueprint. Vector illustration.
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Chemistry: plan and section of two blast furnaces. Coloured engraving by W. Lowry, 1804, after D. Mushett.
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Unknown architect, cathedral wall of a scientific institute. Monthly competition March 1877 (03.1877): Floor plan and outline (front view) of the catheter (1:10). Tusche watercolor on paper, 73.6 x 49.7 cm (including scan edges) N.N. : Kathederwand eines wissenschaftlichen Institutes. Monatskonkurrenz März 1877
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Arts et métiers. Vue et détails de deux machines à arroser, appellées châdouf et mentâl.. Prints, Illustrations. 1817. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Irrigation , Egypt, Hydraulic facilities , Egypt, Water supply , Egypt
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Thür Georg (1846-1924), Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn. Geological-Paleontological Institute (1909-1911): floor plan upper floor 1: 100. Lithograph colored on the cardboard, 45.8 x 65.9 cm (including scan edges) Thür Georg (1846-1924): Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut
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A plan illustrating the cave and reservoir, using pencil, ink, feather, and watercolor around 1782, showing structural and topographical features.
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NTS A871229 SANDIA NATIONAL LABS U12G TUNNEL LAYOUT MAP ROBERT L SCHUCH (Project Engineer) OCT 14 87 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 10/14/1987 EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; G-TUNNEL; LAYOUT; LAYOUT MAPS; MAPS; MAPS-NTS; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; TEST SITES; TUNNEL LAYOUT; TUNNEL LAYOUT MAP; TUNNELS; TUNNELS BY USAGE; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.
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Project for the general distribution of the Natural History Museum, by Gabriel Thoüin, An III of the Republic.
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Physically laboratory.
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This drawing illustrates the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's), Faint Object Spectrograph (FOS). The HST's two spectrographs, the Goddard High-Resolution Spectrograph and the FOS, can detect a broader range of wavelengths than is possible from the Earth because there is no atmosphere to absorb certain wavelengths. Scientists can determine the chemical composition, temperature, pressure, and turbulence of the stellar atmosphere producing the light, all from spectral data. The FOC can detect detail in very faint objects, such as those at great distances, and light ranging from ultraviolet to red spectral bands. Both spectrographs operate in essentially the same way. The incoming light passes through a small entrance aperture, then passes through filters and diffraction gratings, that work like prisms. The filter or grating used determines what range of wavelength will be examined and in what detail. Then the spectrograph detectors record the strength of each wavelength band and sends it b
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Thür Georg (1846-1924), Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn. Geological-Paleontological Institute (1909-1911): Side views 1: 100. Lithograph colored on the cardboard, 46.1 x 65.4 cm (including scan edges) Thür Georg (1846-1924): Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut
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A810250 GENERAL SHOTS BULKHEAD DRAWING JIM PLIMPTON (Project Engineer) MAY 15 81 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 5/15/1981 BULKHEAD DRAWINGS; BULKHEADS (SHIP'S); DIAGRAMS; DRAWINGS; EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; GENERAL SHOTS; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR TESTING; PLIMPTON, JIM; STA 2; STATION 2; TEST SITES; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING; BULKHEAD DRAWING historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.