Manhole cover in Hradec Krålové, Czechia
caryfuk
Photographer
A distinct rust patina covers the circular cast-iron manhole cover, which is carefully set into a paved path of rough stone blocks. The inscriptions 'HYDRANT' and 'HAWLE' clearly indicate its function and manufacturer, while a central oval pattern with a grid adds an industrial aesthetic to this specimen. This artifact, meticulously examined by the Institute of Lidology, represents a fascinating example of urban infrastructure where functionality meets understated design.
VĂœraznĂĄ patina rzi pokrĂœvĂĄ kruhovĂœ litinovĂœ poklop, kterĂœ je peÄlivÄ zasazen do dlĂĄĆŸdÄnĂ© cesty z hrubĂœch kamennĂœch kostek. NĂĄpisy 'HYDRANT' a 'HAWLE' jasnÄ indikujĂ jeho funkci a vĂœrobce, zatĂmco centrĂĄlnĂ ovĂĄlnĂœ vzor s mĆĂĆŸkou dodĂĄvĂĄ tomuto exemplĂĄĆi industriĂĄlnĂ estetiku. Tento artefakt, peÄlivÄ zkoumanĂœ Institutem Lidologie, pĆedstavuje fascinujĂcĂ pĆĂklad mÄstskĂ© infrastruktury, kde se funkÄnost snoubĂ s nenĂĄpadnĂœm designem.
Cover Detail
Purpose
Fire Protection
Shape
Round
Material
Cast Iron
Design Style
Geometric Pattern
Condition
Good
Manufacturer
HAWLE
Inscriptions
HYDRANT, HAWLE
ID
3395427020
Camera
Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Focal
75mm
Aperture
f/4
ISO
160
caryfuk
Photographer
A distinct rust patina covers the circular cast-iron manhole cover, which is carefully set into a paved path of rough stone blocks. The inscriptions 'HYDRANT' and 'HAWLE' clearly indicate its function and manufacturer, while a central oval pattern with a grid adds an industrial aesthetic to this specimen. This artifact, meticulously examined by the Institute of Lidology, represents a fascinating example of urban infrastructure where functionality meets understated design.
VĂœraznĂĄ patina rzi pokrĂœvĂĄ kruhovĂœ litinovĂœ poklop, kterĂœ je peÄlivÄ zasazen do dlĂĄĆŸdÄnĂ© cesty z hrubĂœch kamennĂœch kostek. NĂĄpisy 'HYDRANT' a 'HAWLE' jasnÄ indikujĂ jeho funkci a vĂœrobce, zatĂmco centrĂĄlnĂ ovĂĄlnĂœ vzor s mĆĂĆŸkou dodĂĄvĂĄ tomuto exemplĂĄĆi industriĂĄlnĂ estetiku. Tento artefakt, peÄlivÄ zkoumanĂœ Institutem Lidologie, pĆedstavuje fascinujĂcĂ pĆĂklad mÄstskĂ© infrastruktury, kde se funkÄnost snoubĂ s nenĂĄpadnĂœm designem.
Cover Detail
Purpose
Fire Protection
Shape
Round
Material
Cast Iron
Design Style
Geometric Pattern
Condition
Good
Manufacturer
HAWLE
Inscriptions
HYDRANT, HAWLE
ID
3395427020
Camera
Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Focal
75mm
Aperture
f/4
ISO
160