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@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 9:04 AM

In #OCTOBER 1955
‘Your life has been touched by their magic’
Illustration by ‘#RUDI’
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#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #industrialsublime
‘... Few people stop to realize how much their *own* lives have been bettered by America’s vast engineering talent ➡️

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 8:30 AM

of war. New ships . . . re-conditioned ships . . . freighters . . . tankers . . . men-of-war - all are speeding men and materials to the points where they can hit the enemy where it hurts. ...’
#BridgeportBrass Company
October 1943
#copper #alloys #WW2 #industrialsublime

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 8:30 AM

In #OCTOBER 1943
‘To Hit where it Hurts’
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Illustration by Ralph Crawley
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #RalphCrawley #industrialsublime #shipbuilding
‘The strategy of attack is now turning the tide ➡️

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 9:17 AM

In #OCTOBER 1953
‘One Problem Settled . . . For Good!’
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#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #industrialsublime

@ai-art-a-day.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 4:01 PM

Soviet Silo Looking Upward
#SovietConstructivism #WoodblockPrint #IndustrialSublime #AIArt

A bold geometric print featuring a dramatic perspective view looking upward through a circular tunnel or shaft toward a glowing pale blue circle of light at the center. The composition radiates outward from this central orb through concentric rings filled with alternating patterns of rust-red, black, and gray stripes, creating a strong sense of depth and movement.

The lower portion of the image depicts a receding corridor or passageway lined with vertical striped columns in deep red and black, converging toward the central light source. Two yellow-green ladders ascend along the right side of the passage, accompanied by repeating chevron arrow motifs in the same yellow-green hue pointing downward. Similar chevron patterns appear in the lower left corner.

White polka dots fill the central beam of light descending from the circular opening, suggesting illumination streaming downward. The radiating lines and concentric circles give the composition an almost hypnotic, kaleidoscopic quality.

The color palette is dominated by terracotta red, charcoal black, and cool gray, punctuated by bright yellow-green accents. The style evokes mid-century graphic design and printmaking traditions, with flat planes of color and bold, deliberate linework. A numbered edition notation is visible at the bottom left, indicating this is a limited edition print numbered 41 of 15 (possibly 45).

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:23 AM

‘Skill Needed 800,000 Volts BIG’
United Engineers. October 1964.
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #RobertLavin #UnitedEngineers #electricalengineering #industrialsublime

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 8:23 AM

In #OCTOBER 1964
‘Dwarfed by the immensity of a new high voltage test facility, the accomplished craftsmen of United Engineers complete the final installation steps. ...’
‘Painting by Robert Lavin’ (1919-1997)
#illustrationartists #electricalengineering #industrialsublime

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 9:26 AM

Electro-Motive Division, General Motors
October 1964
#illustration #illustrationart #generalMotors #GM #SouthernPacific #railroads #locomotive #diesel #industrialsublime

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 7:55 AM

Certain-teed Products - October 8, 1927
#illustrationart #illustrationartists #Certainteed #scientificmanagement #management #industry #manufacturing #buildingmaterials #roofing #shingles #flooring #linoleum #paints #varnishes #construction #homebuilding #industrialsublime

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 7:55 AM

‘... Each step in the processing the hundred and more products is strictly regulated and watched. Skilled chemists and inspectors carry out a system of constant inspection during all operations.’
#scientificmanagement #buildingmaterials #industry #manufacturing #industrialsublime

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 1:31 PM

‘Telescoping boom with a boarding-house reach relies on lifelines of Bundy Tubing’
#colorphotography #constructionequipment #construction #tubing #BundyTubing #industrialsublime
Bundy Tubing Company. Detroit, Michigan. October 1956.

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 8:28 AM

a tough assignment: “Cut rising production costs in the textile industry by finding a faster way to scour fabrics!” ...’
Mathiesen Chemicals. October 1946.
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #TonyRavielli #industrialsublime #textileindustry #textiles #Mathiesen

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 8:28 AM

In #OCTOBER 1946
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‘A 60-foot Robot that talks Business’
Illustration by Tony Ravielli (1916-1997)
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #TonyRavielli #industrialsublime
‘Once again Mathiesen gave its engineers ➡️

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 9:10 AM

In #OCTOBER 1956
‘Paul Bunyan's bowling ball *proves* bearings!’
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#illustration #illustrationart #logging #PaulBunyan #industrialsublime
‘This game of tenpins would have been fine sport for the “great Lumberman”! ➡️

@lronlacy.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 8:58 AM

structure in the U.S. It’s the Thomas J. Lipton, Inc. building at Galveston, where clean lines and a smooth exterior bear mute testimony to the efficiency of GPX Plastic-faced #plywood. ...’
Georgia-Pacific Plywood Company.
#concrete #construction #architecture #industrialsublime

@lronlacy.bsky.social Sep 16, 2026, 8:19 AM

Gilbert Quality Papers. September 1939
#illustration #illustrationart #GilbertPapers #papermaking #papermill #pulp #rag #industrialsublime