Idea Collection (#7)

The First British Postcard
This card was issued exactly one year after Austria invented the idea. It was printed by Messrs De la Rue under an exclusive contract and was an immediate success

The World's First Postcard
The idea of a postal card which could be used at half the letter rate was that of Heinrich von Stephan in 1865. Later that year

The Road Engine, built by Richard Trevithick from an idea by William Murdock Date: 1786

Mulberry Harbour Remains Arromaches Normandy
The extraordinary idea of floating concrete harbours across the Channel is said to have been that of Winston Churchill. There were two of them but the one at Omaha Beach was destroyed by a storm

Cartoon, A good idea, WW1
Cartoon, A good idea. A French soldier says he has asked his father to write to say he is dead: that way, he will be able to get leave of absence from the Front. Date: 1916

Noel Coward acts in his own play with Ann Trevor. Dressed for dinner, they peer anxiously out of a window. Date: 1923

NOEL COWARD Acting in his own play, The Young Idea, with Ann Trevor in 1923 Date: 1899 - 1973

Woman head in plant pot
Front cover idea for Die Dame in wash and watercolour on a cosmetic theme - a woman's head appears to grow, plant- like, out of a flower pot circa 1928

Paper kite or Large tree nymph butterfly flying Date: 31-12-1999

Paper kite or Large tree nymph butterfly Date: 31-12-1999

BALLADE
Erik Schottstaedt

The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged
527844 The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speakers chair. 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank

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Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Acorns and Glass
Dina Belenko

New sign, erected seven years after Howard Scott talked of a... Josephine County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
New sign, erected seven years after Howard Scott talked of a survey of North America and formation of energy units, which had widespread vogue in the early years of depression

The Railroads of Tommorrow (colour litho)
5991575 The Railroads of Tommorrow (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railroads of Tommorrow)

How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving)
1047585 How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Our Boys spent their Holidays)

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Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Daydreams
Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil
1195675 Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c on paper) by Bakst

The Conference, (oil on panel)
658562 The Conference, (oil on panel) by Croegaert, Georges (1848-1923); 65.4x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conference. Georges Croegaert (1848-1923). Oil on panel

The Evolution of a Picture, or how our Artist became an RA (chromolitho)
1056894 The Evolution of a Picture, or how our Artist became an RA (chromolitho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evolution of a Picture)

Sport in Ceylon, the First Snipe of the Season (engraving)
1056654 Sport in Ceylon, the First Snipe of the Season (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport in Ceylon, the First Snipe of the Season)

The Troubles of a Stage Manager on Boxing Day (engraving)
1049500 The Troubles of a Stage Manager on Boxing Day (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles of a Stage Manager on Boxing Day)

An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1047374 An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Snowdon)

A New Mountain Gun (engraving)
1062246 A New Mountain Gun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Mountain Gun)

Metropolitan traffic relief (coloured engraving)
560274 Metropolitan traffic relief (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Marquis of Worcesters first idea of the Steam-Engine (colour litho)
2792216 The Marquis of Worcesters first idea of the Steam-Engine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Young Idea by Noel Coward, Savoy Theatre, London, a Robert Courtneidge production. Date: circa 1923

Interior of St Augustines Church, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092469 Interior of St Augustines Church, Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of St Augustines Church, Port Elizabeth)

Groot Constantia, Wynberg (b / w photo)
3092414 Groot Constantia, Wynberg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Groot Constantia, Wynberg)

Ada Broadbent wearing an exotic plumed and feathered
Ada Broadbent, premiere denseuse, wearing an exotic plumed and feathered costume in the Plume Idea - a new Fanchon and Marco presentation on the West coast USA, 1927 Date: 1927

Advert for Fanchon and Marcos Ideas stage presentations for Fox West Coast Theatres, 1930 Date: 1930

A typical group of Fanchon and Marco dancers and an inset of Fanchon Simon, 1929 - Fanchon was half of the famous stage producing duo Fanchon and Marco who created The Big Idea stage shows

Easter Monday at the Zoological Gardens (engraving)
1615876 Easter Monday at the Zoological Gardens (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Monday at the Zoological Gardens)

Elysium, late 18th century (colour engraving)
CHT218569 Elysium, late 18th century (colour engraving) by Schall, Jean-Frederic (1752-1825) (after); Institut National de Recherche Pedagogique, Paris

A Proposed Scheme for a New Street, Newcastle, 1831 (oil on canvas)
1772145 A Proposed Scheme for a New Street, Newcastle, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 60.9x103.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Proposed Scheme for a New Street)

Proposed site of Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in London 1924
Illustration depicting the proposed site for the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre as an arrangement of theatre, museum and offices on the Victoria Embankment near to Whitehall

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman: co-founder of Barnum
531972 Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman: co-founder of Barnum and Bailey circus. Edward Linley Sambourne cartoon from Punch London 1884 in the Fancy Portraits series showing Barnum

Tree-nymph, large smoky acraea and glasswing
Tree-nymph butterfly, Idea lynceus (Idaea lyncea) 1, large smoky acraea, Acraea camaena 2, and glasswing, Ithomia drymo (Heliconia diaphana) 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Advert for Dunhills Lytup Handbags 1923
Advertisement for the Lytup handbag from Alfred Dunhill, with a small electric light illuminating the contents whenever it is opened up

PLUTO Memorial Port en Bessin Normandy
PLUTO - Pipe Line Under The Ocean was an ingenious method of supplying the Allied Forces with fuel from a main base at Southampton. The idea is said to have been that of Lord Louis Mountbatten

New Idea for a Fancy Ball (engraving)
2777020 New Idea for a Fancy Ball (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Idea for a Fancy Ball)

March of intellect
3869524 March of intellect by Heath, William (1795-1840); (add.info.: Caricature of future travel March of intellect, 1829 by William Heath (1795-1840).); Photo © Derek Bayes

Francesco Lana de Terzis flying boat concept c. 1670
2619136 Francesco Lana de Terzis flying boat concept c.1670, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (litho) by French School

Idea for an air port on the Thames, London 1940
Artists (quite ludicrous) idea, suggesting a central London airport on the River Thames near Charing Cross station. Date: 1930

Cartoon, Pillion-bibycle 1875
An idea for the tandem, a man pedaling at the front with the woman sitting precariously at the back sidesaddle. 1875

Marion Fay, A Novel (engraving)
1060588 Marion Fay, A Novel (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marion Fay, A Novel)

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"Unleashing the Extraterrestrial Imagination: Exploring the Idea through Artwork" Embark on a whimsical journey through the realm of ideas, where creativity knows no bounds. Just like an alien from another planet, ideas have the power to captivate and inspire us in ways we never thought possible. Step into the fantastical world of William Heath Robinson's "A Decided Catch, " where contraptions and inventions take center stage. Marvel at Da Vinci's crossbow design, a testament to his genius that transcends time. And behold George Stephenson's groundbreaking locomotive, "The Rocket, " which revolutionized transportation as we know it. But let your imagination soar even higher with designs for flying machines operated by springs - a glimpse into mankind's eternal quest for flight. Witness William Heath Robinson's cunning stroke in creating intricate mechanisms that defy logic yet ignite our curiosity. In this captivating collection, you'll also find yourself immersed in smoke-filled scenes brought to life by Heath Robinson himself. These illustrations remind us that sometimes great ideas emerge from chaos and uncertainty. As you delve deeper into this exploration of ideas, encounter St Rosa De Lima - a symbol of divine inspiration guiding us towards enlightenment. Feel inspired by Isaac M. 's description of the revolutionary Singer Sewing Machine, forever changing how garments are created. And who could forget King Henry VIII? His portrait transformed into an iconic T-shirt or poster print design serves as a reminder that even historical figures can become symbols of innovation and rebellion against conventionality. Finally, witness history being made with the schematic view of the Stourbridge Lion - North America's first commercial locomotive imported from England in 1829. This engraving represents not only progress but also embodies how one they are spark an entire industry. To conclude this extraordinary journey through artistry and invention, immerse yourself in Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting depiction of fairies - reminding us that the most magical ideas often come from the realms of our imagination.