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Sketch of assortment of casts by Paul Drury. Graphite study of assorted equipment on centre top of page. Items depicted include casts and pylons or crutches.

Assortment of casts

1930-1950

Sketch of bandages by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite study of unrolled bandage in a pile.

Bandages

1930-1950

3 slices of graphite from Borrowdale cut for manufacturing into pencils

Graphite specimen

Pencil, Great Northern Railway. Sharpened, black. Marked "Venus Hard Copying American Pencil Co. NY 168". " Great Northern Railway".

Pencil, Great Northern Railway

1861-1922

Drawing, charcoal and red and white chalk, A smith and his mate working a 30 cwt compressed air hammer in the Smithy at Crewe railway works, by Robin Comyns Carr, about 1943. Depicts the smith and his colleague holding a component in position beneath the hammer. A third member of the team, the hammer driver, stands next to them, partially hidden by the frame of the machine.

Drawing, charcoal and red and white chalk

circa 1943

6 shells, 1 mounted on card with a cut pencil to demonstrate its cutting power, shells possibly also used in trephination experiments by Dr T. Wilson Parry, England, 1913-1920

6 shells

23 drawings and calculations relating to the sailing yacht "Evolution"

23 drawings of the sailing yacht "Evolution"

1920-1955

Architect's drawing 'A Proposed Health Centre Finsbury' by Raymond Myerscough Walker for Berthold Lubetkin of Tecton Architects, 1936. Showing the design for Finsbury Health Centre against a cloudy sky with trees in front and scattered figures. Pencil, watercolours and gouache on cartridge paper. Signed top left 'Myerscough-Walker del 1936', inscribed 'A Proposed Health Centre, Finsbury / Messrs Tecton AARIBA invent'.

Drawing for Lubetkin's pioneering Finsbury health centre

1936

Drawing, 'Otto Lilienthal' by Mary Millner. Drawn in the Flight Gallery in February 2011 as part of the Prince's Drawing School Watercolours+ Works On Paper Drawing Competition held to accompany the Works on Paper Fair being held at the museum. This drawing won the first prize and was offered to the museum by the artist. It depicts a glider built by the German, Otto Lilienthal in about 1891 (Object No 1920-127).

Otto Lilienthal

2011

A collection of 13 medical sketches in pencil of male figures in traction apparatus and splints detailing medical conditions affecting the leg, made by Alfred Swaine Taylor, England, about 1825.

A collection of 13 medical sketches in pencil of male figures in traction apparatus and splints

1825

Graphite electrode shaper model F1520 by Hilger and Watts

Graphite electrode shaper model F1520

Graphite brick, one of ten graphite components manufactured by Southern Graphite Services (SGS) in 1982 for a life-size simulation of the core of an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor. These consist of three types core bricks, three sorts of connecting piece, infill pieces, side wall bricks and convertor pieces between the wall and the core. The graphite bricks in the reactor core and act as a moderator to control the chain reaction by slowing down the neutrons.

Graphite brick for an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor core, 1982

1982

Graphite brick, one of ten graphite components manufactured by Southern Graphite Services (SGS) in 1982 for a life-size simulation of the core of an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor. These consist of three types core bricks, three sorts of connecting piece, infill pieces, side wall bricks and convertor pieces between the wall and the core. The graphite bricks in the reactor core and act as a moderator to control the chain reaction by slowing down the neutrons.

Graphite brick for an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor core, 1982

1982

Graphite brick, one of ten graphite components manufactured by Southern Graphite Services (SGS) in 1982 for a life-size simulation of the core of an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor. These consist of three types core bricks, three sorts of connecting piece, infill pieces, side wall bricks and convertor pieces between the wall and the core. The graphite bricks in the reactor core and act as a moderator to control the chain reaction by slowing down the neutrons.

Graphite brick for an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor core, 1982

1982

Graphite brick, one of ten graphite components manufactured by Southern Graphite Services (SGS) in 1982 for a life-size simulation of the core of an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor. These consist of three types core bricks, three sorts of connecting piece, infill pieces, side wall bricks and convertor pieces between the wall and the core. The graphite bricks in the reactor core and act as a moderator to control the chain reaction by slowing down the neutrons.

Graphite brick for an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor core, 1982

1982

Graphite brick, one of ten graphite components manufactured by Southern Graphite Services (SGS) in 1982 for a life-size simulation of the core of an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor. These consist of three types core bricks, three sorts of connecting piece, infill pieces, side wall bricks and convertor pieces between the wall and the core. The graphite bricks in the reactor core and act as a moderator to control the chain reaction by slowing down the neutrons.

Graphite brick for an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor core, 1982

1982

Graphite brick, one of ten graphite components manufactured by Southern Graphite Services (SGS) in 1982 for a life-size simulation of the core of an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor. These consist of three types core bricks, three sorts of connecting piece, infill pieces, side wall bricks and convertor pieces between the wall and the core. The graphite bricks in the reactor core and act as a moderator to control the chain reaction by slowing down the neutrons.

Graphite brick for an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor core, 1982

1982

Line test from the animated film Animal Farm. Second of 3 sheets. Attacking dog. Made by Halas and Batchelor.

Line test drawing from 'Animal Farm'

circa 1954

Collection of papers, operating manuals and component specifications for the maintenance and operation of ROSA BOSOM, Radio Operated Simulated Actress, by Bruce Lacey, 1965.

Papers and operating manuals for ROSA BOSOM robot by Bruce Lacey

1965

Graphite 9-foot fishing rod, type Greys Kielder, hand-made in Alnwick, UK, 2000, with fabric bag.

Graphite 9-foot fishing rod

2000

12 graphite specimens

Graphite specimens

Pencil sketch by A. Naysmyth in 1819 of screw propeller

Pencil sketch by A. Naysmyth in 1819 of screw propeller

1819

Cardboard box containing a small glass tube for retouching medium, a small glass tube for Kodak spotting medium, a small brush, a venus HB drawing pencil with adjustable lead and a cardboard tube with 3 spare leads. Kodak Limited.

Kodak retouching outfit for negatives

Selection of ten graphite components manufactured by Southern Graphite Services (SGS) in 1982 for a life-size simulation of the core of an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor. These consist of three types core bricks, three sorts of connecting piece, infill pieces, side wall bricks and convertor pieces between the wall and the core. The graphite bricks in the reactor core and act as a moderator to control the chain reaction by slowing down the neutrons.

Graphite bricks for an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor core, 1982

1982

Drawing of patient in arm abduction splint, by Paul Drury, 1942-1944. Portrait of male patient with his arm in an abduction plaster splint. The patient is placed to the left of the painting, seated facing right, his face turned towards the viewer. He is bending his right arm, the cast is visible on his wrist and hand, but his jacket sleeve covers the rest. His left arm is resting on his lap. The background features a loose sketch of a surface with bowls and jars. Drawing features two signatures and dates, one stating 'Paul Drury, Roehampton, 1942' and the second '1944 P.D.' The drawing is squared off with the composition loosely continued below and to the right.

Patient in arm abduction plaster splint

1942-1944

Sketch of casts, pylons and bandages in lumber room by Paul Drury. Graphite study of a portion of the lumber room. The scene shows a corner with various pieces of equipment, including a barrel on far left, assorted crutches and casts, and unrolled bandages hanging on right side.

Casts, pylons and bandages. Detailed sketch in lumber room

1930-1950

Portrait of an Admin Officer, drawing, by Paul Drury, 1940. Drawing of a man sat at a desk, his arms resting on the desk. The figure's gaze is directed to the left hand of the image. On the desk are papers, ink well and pen. The figure is wearing an unbuttoned military jacket, with its sleeves rolled up, with an open collar shirt underneath. Behind the sitter are coats, bags and helmets hanging and posters on the wall. Squared off in graphite, scribbles in the margin.

Portrait, admin officer

1940

Squared off Horley Table study by Paul Drury. Recto: Horley table study with the table and patient off centre within a 9 x 7 pencil grid. Lower half of technician visible in background. . Verso: Light and detailed pen sketch of horley table, three technicians present and possibly two nurses in background. Patient on table with pensive expression looking at the technician's work.

Squared off Horley Table study by Paul Drury

1930-1950

Horley Table study by Paul Drury. Sketch of horley table, with man lying on it and two technician figures. Annotation on right side illegible. Beneath this sketch is a small trapeze shape in graphite.

Horley table study

1930-1950

Sketch of horley table detail and chair back by Paul Drury. Recto: graphite sketches of details, such as stirrup-like equipment, relating to the horley table subject.. Verso: annotated sketch of wall and chair seat and back.

Horley table detail study and chair back sketch

1930-1950

Sketch of Captain Grizewood, Royal Green Jackets, having finger pricked by a Spanish surgeon (Alonzo) by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on lined paper. Male patient, Captain Grizewood, lying on a bed with his right arm behind his head and left arm outstretched to the surgeon. Captain Grizewood’s left foot is in a plaster cast. The surgeon, Alonzo, engaged with the patient’s finger, his back turned towards the viewer but his face visible.

Captain Grizewood, Royal Green Jackets, having finger pricked by a Spanish surgeon (Alonzo)

1930-1950

Sketch of plasters and hands by Paul Drury. Sketches of hands and casts with real plaster attached to page. One detailed study of a hand cast. One sketch of a mitten or bandage for hands, a central and unidentifiable sketch. In one corner is a rectangular strip of real bandage tape stuck to the page.

Plasters and hands

1930-1950

Sketch of nurse arranging bedding by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of nurse, rear view. On left of image is a loose sketch of a bed, the nurse’s figure is leaning over the bed arranging the bedding. She is wearing an apron and headscarf. Her face profile is just in view, but her gaze is directed at her work.

Nurse arranging bedding

1930-1950

Sketch of bowl and bandages by Paul Drury. Small blue coloured pencil sketch of bowl with a possible roll of bandages within it and water spillage on surface.

Sketch of bowl and bandages

1930-1950

Sketch of Jack Wilde at work by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch showing Jack Wilde leaning over what may be a plaster cast. His body is leftward facing and his gaze is in concentration at his work. Some loose shading on his face and hair.

Jack wilde at work

1930-1950

Horley Table study with smaller copy and study of equipment by Paul Drury. Recto: Sketch of horley table with prominent patient figure in lighter tones. Beneath this is a smaller, less finished version of same image. At bottom right, there is a study of a piece of Horley Table equipment, possibly stirrup, in graphite and red pencil.. Verso: Graphite preparatory sketch.

Horley Table study with smaller copy and study of equipment by Paul Drury

1930-1950

Portrait of middle aged man with tie by Paul Drury. Chest and head portrait of man in graphite, with highly finished elements. The man is of middle age or older, facing leftward of viewer. His hair is parted on the side, he wears a neutral expression on his face. He is dressed in a wide lapelled jacket, shirt, and tartan tie. Potential pen in his jacket pocket.

Portrait of middle aged man with tie by Paul Drury. Chest and head portrait of man in graphite

1930-1950

Sketch of sorting bandages by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of male figure seated, depicting him down to his calves. His gaze is downwards and his arms are outstretched holding a bandage unwound. An arrow annotation is placed next to his left arm, on the right side of the page.

Sorting bandages (Mounted)

1930-1950

Annotated sketch of Boats, Lyme Regis by Paul Drury. Folded paper with graphite sketch on inside. Annotated full page, detailed outline of boats along rugged coastline, with two figures seated.

Annotated sketch of 'Boats, Lyme Regis'

1930-1950

Drawing of Jack Wilde unrolling dressings by Paul Drury, 1941. Drawing depicting three figures, one patient, and two hospital workers. The patient is placed centrally, with his back turned away from us, he is sitting on a stool. His right arm rests on his side, while his left is bandaged and raised. Two hospital workers, stood to the left and right of the patient, are attending to his arm. The background includes a chair, windows and feet dangling. Drawing has been squared off on the page.

Unrolling dressings

1941

Sketch of card player by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of a card player seated in bed, also identified in ‘Patients playing cards in ward’. The left hand side of image is a study of the sitter, leaning over from his bed with cards in his right hand and his left arm leaning across. His shirt sleeves are rolled above his elbow, he has a moustache. In the bottom right corner of page is a squared off sketch version of the wider cardplayers scene.

Sketch of card player by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of a card player seated in bed

1930-1950

Drawing of the shortest, fattest soldier in the army, by Paul Drury. Drawing of a figure shown laying on his side on top of his bunk, his head and shoulders propped up by his right arm. His left arm is reaching to his left knee, holding his trouser leg up to reveal his left calf and foot in a plaster cast. His right foot has a boot on, the left boot resting by his side. The soldier wears round spectacles, a shirt, waistcoat and watch. Squared off in graphite. Paper has perforated right edge.

The shortest, fattest soldier in the army

1943

Sketch of crutch by Paul Drury. Recto: Graphite study of crutch details, with main image being the cushioned top of a crutch.. Verso: Partial graphite sketch of portrait, potentially a preparatory study for Mr Edwards, or, The Pensioner.

Crutch

1930-1950

Sketch of shelf of casts of limbs and feet with pylons by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch showing a cloth covered table in front of a doorway. On the centre of the table is the cast of a back, alongside bent legs, a foot and various limbs. Hanging from loops on the door are hand casts. On the floor on the right of the table are pylons and straps, possibly artificial limbs.

Shelf of casts of limbs/feet etc plus pylons

1930-1950

Sketch of tousle-haired patient reading in bed by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch on the reverse of Ministry of Pensions paper. Male patient seated in bed, his knees raised under blankets, against which he holds a book with both hands. The sitter has curly hair, and his gaze is fixed on his book. He is propped up by a pillow against his metal bed. To his left is a bedside table with a cup, to his right is the back of a chair.

Tousel-haired patient reading in bed. Legs cradled under blankets.

1930-1950

Annotated portrait of technicians working with plaster pylons by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of single technician, central on the page and facing leftward. A ¾ length portrait, he is positioned at a workshop bench working on pylons or splints, he has a cigarette perched between his lips. He wears a work jacket, and has short hair, possibly balding. Behind him are sheets, possibly draped over objects. On top right corner is a pylon hanging. On bottom right corner are annotations.

Annotated portrait of technicians working with plaster pylons by Paul Drury

1930-1950

Preparatory sketches for ‘The Pensioner’ etching by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of Mr Edwards, plaster craftsman, also identified as The Pensioner within this collection of works. A torso length portrait of an older elderly man seated, holding a stick with both hands in front of him and gaze directed at the viewer. In the background are crutches, and the work has annotations in top right. Pin marks in top two corners.

Sketches for 'The Pensioner' etching

1930-1950

Sketch of technician smoking at workshop bench by Paul Drury. Ink and graphite sketch of technician in workshop, similar to E2020.0031.65. Central male figure is stood at workshop bench, in work jacket and cigarette hanging from his mouth. He is working on pylons or splints. The workshop space appears tall and lit behind the figure, with sketches suggestive of equipment hanging from the ceiling.

Technician, smoking, at workshop bench

1930-1950

Sketch of 'Controlling the fire hose' by Paul Drury. Recto: Ink drawing of bespectacled female ARP warden. She is stood, with a flustered demeanour – her right leg raised high, and her hands holding a fire hose which squirts water above her head. Her face has a shocked expression. In the foreground is a blaze of fire and some furnishings alight. . Verso: Image of a woman seated, possibly with a baby held in her lap. She is wearing an apron and headscarf, and is facing downwards. Her legs and feet are pointing apart.

Controlling the fire hose' - bespectacled female ARP warden

1930-1950

Preparatory Blitz theme sketch by Paul Drury. Graphite and ink preparatory sketch of blitz scene. On left of image is a loosely drawn figure with raised arms, fleeing. Towards left is an upward surge of flames and destruction, with a sharp square angle in its centre.

Preparatory blitz sketch with figure with arms raised

1930-1950

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