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Songs, chorusses, &c. in the new pantomime of Harlequin's tour; or, the dominion of fancy. As performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. With entire new music, scenery, Machinery, Dresses, &c.
Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841.Date: [1800]- Pictures
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The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, Chicago: a view of the Court of Honour, Peristyle and Agricultural Hall, seen from the Machinery Hall. Chromolithograph with gouache after a painting by J.R. Key, 1894.
Key, John Ross, 1832-1920.Date: 1894Reference: 575319i- Books
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The death of Captain Cook; a grand serious-pantomimic-ballet, in three parts. As now exhibiting in Paris with uncommon applause with the original French music, new scenery, Machinery, and other Decorations. As performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden.
Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Songs, &c. in The naval pillar: or, Britannia triumphant. A new musical piece, as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. The overture, new Songs, and music of the Dance, composed by Mr. Moorehead. The Machinery invented and executed by Mr. Creswell.
Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841.Date: [1799]- Books
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Arthur and Emmeline. A dramatic entertainment, in two acts, taken from The masque of King Arthur, by Dryden. And now performed at The Theatres Royal in London and Dublin. With Variety or Scenes and Machinery. The music by Purcel, and Dr. Arne.
Garrick, David, 1717-1779.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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An exact account of the favourite pantomime called, Harlequin's Chaplet Now performing with great and universal Applause, At Covent Garden Theatre, With an Explanation of all the Scenes, Tricks, Paintings, Peacock, Owl, Manderine, Magic Pictures, Pieces of Machinery, Music, Songs, Duets, Dances, &c &c.
Date: 1790- Books
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A supplement to Mr. Ferguson's book of lectures on Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics. With The Use of the Globes, and The Art of Dialling. Containing Thirteen Copper-Plates, with Descriptions, of the Machinery which he has added to his Apparatus, since that Book was printed.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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Don Juan; or the libertine destroy'd: a tragic pantomimical entertainment, in two acts: as performed at Wargrave, under the direction of Mr. Delpini. The Songs, Duets, and Choruses Mr. Reeve. Music composed by Mr. Gluck. The Scenery, Machinery, &c. designed, Painted, and executed by Mr. Young.
Delpini, Mr. (Carlo Antonio), -1828.Date: 1790- Books
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The description and use of an orrery of a new construction, Representing in the various Parts of its Machinery all the Motions and Phoenomena of the Planetary System; To which is subjoin'd a mathematical theory For calculating the Wheel-Work to the greatest Degree of Exactness. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1771]- Books
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Gil Blas; or, The Fool of Fortune. A new pantomimic eetertainment [sic], in two parts, as performing at the Royalty Theatre, Well-Street, Godman's-Fields. the pantomime, songs, duets, trios, &c. by Mr. Bates. The Overture and Music by Mr. Reeves. The Scenery, Machinery, &c. designed and executed by Mr. Dixon.
Bates, William, -1813?.Date: [1788]- Books
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The siege of Troy; or, famous Trojan horse, a grand heroic, Serio - Comic, Tragic spectacle, in two parts, With A Description of All the Scenery, Machinery, and Movements, together with The Decoration of the Pantomime, and particularly The Pantomimic-Action, Songs, Duetts, Chorusses, &c. as performing with unbounded Applause, at the new amphitheatre of arts, Westminster-Bridge, under the immediate direction and Inspection of Mr. Astley, jun.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: 1795- Books
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This is to acquaint the curious. There is to be seen in a commodious room, at the sign of the [blank] in this town Nevill's Grand Machinery. Where those who are endowed with the noble spirit of curiosity, and all lovers of sound integrity may have the pleasure of seeing this wonderful piece of work, which may be called the wonder of the world; the like performance was never exhibited to public view; which is now brought to perfection; and by virtue of the mechanical powers, upwards of three thousand different movements, and by figures one foot and a half high, working as natural as life, which presents all the different branches of the woollen manufactory, from the sheeps back to the making and dressing a piece of cloth and stuff. ...
Nevill, Edmund, from Norwich.Date: 1750?]- Books
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An universal dictionary of the marine: or, a copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a ship. Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping, in different Situations: Together with separate Views of their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. To which is annexed, a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases, collected from the works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. By William Falconer, Author of the Shipwreck.
Falconer, William, 1732-1769.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Books
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An universal dictionary of the marine: or, a copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a ship. Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping in different Situations; Together with separate Views of their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. To which is annexed, a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases collected from the works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. By William Falconer, Author of the Shipwreck.
Falconer, William, 1732-1769.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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Miscellaneous works, in two parts. Part I. 1. On the Invention and Progress of Fire-Machinery. II. Remarks on the Conclusions of the Academy of Sciences at Peteriburg on the Theory of Fire Engines. III. On the pretended Plagiarisms of the English. IV. On the Properties of Corn Mills in England. Part II. I. A Letter to Prince Galitzin on Ancient and Modern Arts. II. A Second Letter on the same Subject to Monsieur Mauduit. III. A Third to the same on similar Matters. IV. On Ancient Shipping. V. On Weights and Measures in Solids and in Fluids, from an Universal Measure, to be found on the Degrees of the Meridian, and in the specific Gravity of a Fluid.
Blakey, William, 1712-Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]- Books
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A guide to classical learning; or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. II. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Ancients, and their whole Scheme of Machinery; with Remarks on the modern Commentators and School Education. III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the ancient artists, in Order to illustrate them from one another; with many useful Hints to the Modern Artists. Being a Work necessary not only for Classical Instruction, But for all those who wish to have a True Taste For the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: M.DCC.LXV. [1765]- Books
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A guide to classical learning: or, Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. By way of introduction, the characters of the Latin poets and their Works. The Rise, Growth, and Fall of the Polite Arts among the Romans. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Antients, and of their whole Scheme of Machinery, or Interposition of the Gods; with Remarks on the Defects of our best Allegorists and Artists for Want of such an Idea. II. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets and the remains of the antient artists, in order to illustrate them mutually from one another. Being a Work absolutely necessary, not only for the Right Understanding of the Classics, but also for forming in Young Minds a True Taste for the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. The fifth edition. Illustrated with twenty-eight prints from original Antiques, and more particularly adapted to the Use of Schools And Academies. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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A guide to classical learning: or, Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. By Way of Introduction, the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. The Rise, Growth, and Fall of the polite Arts among the Romans. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics a true Idea of the Allegories of the Antients, and of their whole Scheme of Machinery, or Interposition of the Gods; with Remarks on the Defects of our best Allegorists and Artists for Want of such an Idea. II. An Inquiry concerning the the Agreement between Works of the Roman Poets and the Remains of the antient Artists, in order to illustrate them mutually from one another. Being a work absolutely necessary, not only for the right Understanding of the Classics, but also for forming in young Minds a true Taste for the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. The third edition illustrated with Twenty-Eight Prints from original Antiques, and more particularly adapted to the Use of Schools and Academies. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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Paper-making processes and machinery / by J.B. Bennett ... (Read before the Manchester Association of Engineers, 9th April 1892) ; with Illustrations of paper-making machinery constructed by Bertrams Limited (successors to Geo. and Wm. Bertram) engineers ... Edinburgh.
Bennett, J. B. (James Bower)Date: 1892?]- Pictures
Items of equipment and machinery, including presses, churns and mills. Engraving by J. Hulett.
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Specification of Thomas Snowdon : machinery for moulding and pressing artificial fuel and bricks.
Snowdon, Thomas.Date: 1857- Books
Artisans and machinery / P. Gaskell.
Gaskell, P. (Peter)Date: 1968- Books
Drain clearing and chimney sweeping machinery / Abbot & Co.
Abbot & Co.Date: 1932- Pictures
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Items of farm equipment and machinery, including presses, churns and mills. Engraving by J. Hulett.
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Pyrotechnics: elevations of machinery with details of various components used in the making of fireworks. Engraving by A. Bell.
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