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Battery Collection (page 6)

"Battery: Powering History with Energy and Valor" From the thunderous cannons of the Royal Horse Artillery to the cutting-edge Tesla Roadster in America

Background imageBattery Collection: Le docteur Ure galvanisant le corps de l assassin Clydsdale (engraving)

Le docteur Ure galvanisant le corps de l assassin Clydsdale (engraving)
5992779 Le docteur Ure galvanisant le corps de l assassin Clydsdale (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBattery Collection: Galvanization of the corpse of a hangman with the pile of Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta

Galvanization of the corpse of a hangman with the pile of Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta
XEE4136700 Galvanization of the corpse of a hangman with the pile of Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta: under the influence of electricite, the corpse seems to come back to life

Background imageBattery Collection: The Alpine troops take over Malga Fossetta and Monte Maybe, capturing, among other things

The Alpine troops take over Malga Fossetta and Monte Maybe, capturing, among other things
2777559 The Alpine troops take over Malga Fossetta and Monte Maybe, capturing, among other things, a battery of six cannons (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBattery Collection: The war of the Romanians, a lieutenant and a few men conquer two Bavarian batteries

The war of the Romanians, a lieutenant and a few men conquer two Bavarian batteries and turn them against the enemy
2777598 The war of the Romanians, a lieutenant and a few men conquer two Bavarian batteries and turn them against the enemy (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBattery Collection: Our people bomb the Prebacina station, where the enemy clears the materials of lost positions

Our people bomb the Prebacina station, where the enemy clears the materials of lost positions (colour litho)
2777575 Our people bomb the Prebacina station, where the enemy clears the materials of lost positions (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBattery Collection: An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho)

An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho)
2808728 An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Original And Bold Incursion On The Basso Piave)

Background imageBattery Collection: DDE-90027366

DDE-90027366
Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Fort Hamilton, Port Elizabeth. Date: 10/07/2007

Background imageBattery Collection: The Mountain Mule Battery, lately formed at Aldershot, 1888. Creator: Unknown

The Mountain Mule Battery, lately formed at Aldershot, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Mountain Mule Battery, lately formed at Aldershot, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageBattery Collection: Silenced Russian gun battery, Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (litho)

Silenced Russian gun battery, Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (litho)
7172594 Silenced Russian gun battery, Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silenced Russian gun battery)

Background imageBattery Collection: A Battery of 75s In Action, 1927 (litho)

A Battery of 75s In Action, 1927 (litho)
1123851 A Battery of 75s In Action, 1927 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery in France during the First World War.); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageBattery Collection: The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving)

The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving)
1043988 The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mining District of Beaconsfield)

Background imageBattery Collection: Batterie de Jarres de Leyde (engraving)

Batterie de Jarres de Leyde (engraving)
7158232 Batterie de Jarres de Leyde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batterie de Jarres de Leyde ou Batterie Electrique)

Background imageBattery Collection: New York: The Battery and Bridge, from a Staten Island Ferryboat (b / w photo)

New York: The Battery and Bridge, from a Staten Island Ferryboat (b / w photo)
7190380 New York: The Battery and Bridge, from a Staten Island Ferryboat (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battery and Bridge)

Background imageBattery Collection: Sectional view of Nife nickel-cadmium alkaline accumulator (litho)

Sectional view of Nife nickel-cadmium alkaline accumulator (litho)
7186803 Sectional view of Nife nickel-cadmium alkaline accumulator (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBattery Collection: Edison nickel-iron cell, showing the component parts and method of construction (litho)

Edison nickel-iron cell, showing the component parts and method of construction (litho)
7186802 Edison nickel-iron cell, showing the component parts and method of construction (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edison nickel-iron cell)

Background imageBattery Collection: Houses on the Battery, Charleston (engraving)

Houses on the Battery, Charleston (engraving)
7170668 Houses on the Battery, Charleston (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses on the Battery, Charleston)

Background imageBattery Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Batterie; Battery (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Batterie; Battery (engraving)
7194883 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Batterie; Battery (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batterie; Battery)

Background imageBattery Collection: The Exide-Ironclad battery, showing method of construction and component parts (litho)

The Exide-Ironclad battery, showing method of construction and component parts (litho)
7186805 The Exide-Ironclad battery, showing method of construction and component parts (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exide-Ironclad battery)

Background imageBattery Collection: The Battery, Charleston (engraving)

The Battery, Charleston (engraving)
7170672 The Battery, Charleston (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battery, Charleston)

Background imageBattery Collection: Typical acceleration curves for a petrol car, petrol taxi, and a lightweight electric vehicle

Typical acceleration curves for a petrol car, petrol taxi, and a lightweight electric vehicle (litho)
7186808 Typical acceleration curves for a petrol car, petrol taxi, and a lightweight electric vehicle (litho) by English School

Background imageBattery Collection: Sectional view of a 'Young'traction-type cell (litho)

Sectional view of a "Young"traction-type cell (litho)
7186806 Sectional view of a " Young" traction-type cell (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sectional view of a " Young" traction-type cell)

Background imageBattery Collection: Chart showing the off-peak load available for charging batteries for electric vehicles and trucks

Chart showing the off-peak load available for charging batteries for electric vehicles and trucks (litho)
7186809 Chart showing the off-peak load available for charging batteries for electric vehicles and trucks (litho) by English School

Background imageBattery Collection: Battery A, Fourth U. S. Artillery, Robertsons Brigade, February 1864

Battery A, Fourth U. S. Artillery, Robertsons Brigade, February 1864
Battery A, Fourth U.S. Artillery, Robertsons Brigade, February 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: cannons, cavalry, and military camp. General Robertson commanded the brigade]

Background imageBattery Collection: Battery No. 1, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. Creator: Wood & Gibson

Battery No. 1, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. Creator: Wood & Gibson
Battery No. 1, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War: cannons mounted on a swiveling stand]. Albumen print, pl

Background imageBattery Collection: Battery No. 4, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. Creator: Wood & Gibson

Battery No. 4, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. Creator: Wood & Gibson
Battery No. 4, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War: heavy artillery and earthwork defences]. Albumen print, pl

Background imageBattery Collection: A Quiet Day in the Mortar Battery, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton

A Quiet Day in the Mortar Battery, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
A Quiet Day in the Mortar Battery, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Background imageBattery Collection: Mortar Batteries in front of Picquet House, Light Division, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton

Mortar Batteries in front of Picquet House, Light Division, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Mortar Batteries in front of Picquet House, Light Division, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Background imageBattery Collection: Interior of the (Russian) Barrack Battery, Showing Mantelets, 1855

Interior of the (Russian) Barrack Battery, Showing Mantelets, 1855. Salted paper print, from the album " Photographs taken in the Crimea" (1856)

Background imageBattery Collection: Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta (1745-1827) presented in 1801 to consul Napoleon Bonaparte

Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta (1745-1827) presented in 1801 to consul Napoleon Bonaparte
LRI4632304 Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta (1745-1827) presented in 1801 to consul Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) at the Institut national de France the results of his experiments which enabled him to

Background imageBattery Collection: Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta built, in 1799, the electro-motor or electric battery

Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta built, in 1799, the electro-motor or electric battery
LSE4106516 Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta built, in 1799, the electro-motor or electric battery - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageBattery Collection: Batterie pour preparer l hydrogene pur (engraving)

Batterie pour preparer l hydrogene pur (engraving)
3645576 Batterie pour preparer l hydrogene pur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batterie pour preparer l hydrogene pur)

Background imageBattery Collection: The Grove cell, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870

The Grove cell, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3614216 The Grove cell, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Grove cell, an early electric primary cell named after its inventor)

Background imageBattery Collection: The Royal Institution electric battery, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870

The Royal Institution electric battery, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3614215 The Royal Institution electric battery, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Royal Institution electric battery)

Background imageBattery Collection: Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin

Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin
5308994 Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin)

Background imageBattery Collection: View of the Battery, New York, from the Bay (engraving)

View of the Battery, New York, from the Bay (engraving)
6011459 View of the Battery, New York, from the Bay (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Battery, New York, from the Bay)

Background imageBattery Collection: Halle et de Humboldt repetant les experiences de Galvani et de Volta (engraving)

Halle et de Humboldt repetant les experiences de Galvani et de Volta (engraving)
5992790 Halle et de Humboldt repetant les experiences de Galvani et de Volta (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBattery Collection: Experiences faites par les medecins de l Association de Mayence, le 21 novembre 1803 (engraving)

Experiences faites par les medecins de l Association de Mayence, le 21 novembre 1803 (engraving)
5992785 Experiences faites par les medecins de l Association de Mayence, le 21 novembre 1803 (engraving) by European School

Background imageBattery Collection: Larrey provoque, par le galvanisme, des contractions musculaires

Larrey provoque, par le galvanisme, des contractions musculaires, sur un membre recemment ampute (engraving)
5992772 Larrey provoque, par le galvanisme, des contractions musculaires, sur un membre recemment ampute (engraving) by European School

Background imageBattery Collection: La grande pile de l Ecole polytechnique construite en 1813, par l ordre de Napoleon 1er (engraving)

La grande pile de l Ecole polytechnique construite en 1813, par l ordre de Napoleon 1er (engraving)
5992763 La grande pile de l Ecole polytechnique construite en 1813, par l ordre de Napoleon 1er (engraving) by European School

Background imageBattery Collection: Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the 'Sultan', Sailors working Battery before the Shah

Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the "Sultan", Sailors working Battery before the Shah (engraving)
1052956 Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the " Sultan", Sailors working Battery before the Shah (engraving) by English School

Background imageBattery Collection: The Coolgardie Goldfields (engraving)

The Coolgardie Goldfields (engraving)
1627810 The Coolgardie Goldfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coolgardie Goldfields)

Background imageBattery Collection: A Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a Royal Salute in Hyde Park when the Bells

A Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a Royal Salute in Hyde Park when the Bells proclaimed the Opening of
1038828 A Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a Royal Salute in Hyde Park when the Bells proclaimed the Opening of the Institute (engraving) by English School

Background imageBattery Collection: 'Fitting New Uniforms', a Scene at the Depot of the Royal Horse Artillery (litho)

"Fitting New Uniforms", a Scene at the Depot of the Royal Horse Artillery (litho)
1042116 " Fitting New Uniforms", a Scene at the Depot of the Royal Horse Artillery (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBattery Collection: A mortar battery, June 1864 (engraving)

A mortar battery, June 1864 (engraving)
959479 A mortar battery, June 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mortar battery, June 1864)

Background imageBattery Collection: Battery before Petersburg, June 1864 (engraving)

Battery before Petersburg, June 1864 (engraving)
959475 Battery before Petersburg, June 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battery before Petersburg, June 1864)

Background imageBattery Collection: The Black Sea, Battery and Lighthouse, Entrance to the Bosphorus (engraving)

The Black Sea, Battery and Lighthouse, Entrance to the Bosphorus (engraving)
1097443 The Black Sea, Battery and Lighthouse, Entrance to the Bosphorus (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Sea, Battery and Lighthouse)

Background imageBattery Collection: Searchlights from a shore battery illuminating a fleet of warships, Spanish-American War

Searchlights from a shore battery illuminating a fleet of warships, Spanish-American War, 1898 (chromolitho)
1094478 Searchlights from a shore battery illuminating a fleet of warships, Spanish-American War, 1898 (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageBattery Collection: Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b / w photo)

Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b / w photo)
869214 Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b/w photo) by Barnard, George N. (1819-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Battery: Powering History with Energy and Valor" From the thunderous cannons of the Royal Horse Artillery to the cutting-edge Tesla Roadster in America, batteries have played a vital role in shaping our world. Just like an Orange Harvest Moon illuminates the night sky, batteries have illuminated countless innovations throughout history. In the early days, battery technology powered 19th-century electrical equipment, paving the way for advancements that would revolutionize society. The ROBERTS R RADIO from the 1970s stands as a testament to how batteries brought music and entertainment into people's homes. But beyond convenience, batteries also played a pivotal role during times of conflict. During World War I's Battle of Champagne, spent shell casings littered the battlefield as soldiers fought valiantly using artillery powered by immense battery strength. In Malta's historic Valletta, memories echo through time at Woolpack Battery c. 1740s IC171_009 - a reminder of past struggles and triumphs. Even on American soil, batteries left their mark on significant events such as Gettysburg Battlefield's 15th New York Battery memorial. This tribute commemorates brave soldiers who stood tall against adversity during one of America's bloodiest battles. The charge of the 9th Lancers near Mons exemplifies how cavalry relied on battery-powered weaponry to confront German forces during World War I. It was here that bravery met innovation head-on as horses galloped towards enemy lines fueled by sheer determination and technological prowess. Through centuries and continents alike, batteries have been more than just power sources; they symbolize resilience and progress. So next time you pick up your smartphone or drive an electric vehicle down modern roads – remember that behind it all lies an intricate history intertwined with energy storage devices we call "batteries.