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Carro delle zaffosina. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a mechanical device for transporting small boats from one body of water to another or over unnavigable sections by means of sleds with wheels that run through tracks. Illus. in: Novo teatro di mach... More

[Types of drawbridges]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illus. in: Theatrum pontificiale, oder Schau-Platz der Brücken und Brücken-Baues .... Leipzig : Zufinden bey dem Autore und Joh. Friedr. Gleditschens seel. Sohn : Gedruckt bey Christoph Zunkel, 1726. Published... More

[Sketches of various mechanical devices]

Illus. in: Facsimile of the sketch-book of Wilars de Honecort, an architect of the thirteenth century .... London : J.H. and J. Parker, 1859. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western te... More

A portion of interior of Boston and Great Falls Electric Light and Pow...

Illus. in: Souvenir of the City of Great Falls, Montana. Photographs by Rice & Koehler and R.W. Fullerton. Copyright 1895, by Henry E. Sheets, Great Falls, Montana.

[Hero's miraculous altar]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration shows the details of a steam-driven mechanical apparatus for opening doors. Illus. in: Gli artificiosi e cvriosi moti spiritali di Herone / Giambattista Aleotti. Bologna : C. Zenero, 1647. Publish... More

[Paddle wheel mechanism of side-wheel steamer]

Drawing is third panel on the "Machinery Scroll", depicting Perry's expedition to Japan in 1853. Watercolor drawing by contemporary Japanese artist.

Mechanics. Coal measuring Kneass sc

Print shows a mechanical device for measuring coal. Each component is lettered, but lacks the identifying key. Printed at top right: "Plate." (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the... More