Gutta Collection

India-rubber (colour litho)
3648664 India-rubber (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India-rubber. Illustration for Atlas of the Worlds Commerce compiled from the latest official)

Submarine Electric Telegraph (engraving)
1102290 Submarine Electric Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarine Electric Telegraph)

Gutta percha tree, Payena leerii. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Gutta percha or taban, Palaquium gutta (Dichopsis gutta). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Gutta-percha, Palaquium gutta (Isonandra gutta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Stem, Leaf and Fruit of the Isonandra gutta (engraving)
6011469 Stem, Leaf and Fruit of the Isonandra gutta (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stem, Leaf and Fruit of the Isonandra gutta)

New Electric Telegraph Cable (engraving)
1620176 New Electric Telegraph Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Electric Telegraph Cable)

Malaysia - tapping rubber trees Date: circa 1920s

Picture No. 10909314
Gutta-percha - Nyatoh (Palaquium sp.) Date:

Gutta Percha Boat, Employed in the Late Voyage of the Prince Albert in Search Of
Gutta Percha Boat, Employed in the Late Voyage of the Prince Albert in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1851 Engraving

India Rubber, Gutta Percha & Telegraph Works Company, Silvertown, London. Wood engraving 1887

Gutta Percha Boat, Employed in the Late Voyage of the Prince Albert in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1851 Engraving

Manufacture of the Atlantic telegraph cable
Machines covering the Atlantic cable wire with gutta percha at the Gutta Percha Companys works in Wharf Road, London. Before the advent of man-made materials, gutta percha

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"Gutta: The Versatile Wonder Material of the Natural World" Gutta, derived from the latex of the Gutta percha tree (Payena leerii), is a remarkable substance that has played an integral role in various industries throughout history. With its origins rooted in India and Malaysia, this rubber-like material has fascinated scientists and engineers alike. The vibrant colour litho showcases its unique properties. Its ability to be molded into different shapes made it invaluable for countless applications. From submarine electric telegraph cables depicted in engravings to new electric telegraph cable installations, gutta proved crucial for transmitting messages across vast distances. The stem, leaf, and fruit engravings of Isonandra gutta highlight the natural beauty of this versatile material. It was not only prized for its functionality but also admired for its aesthetic appeal. In Malaysia, tapping rubber trees became a common sight as locals harvested gutta percha from Palaquium gutta trees. This sustainable practice ensured a steady supply of this valuable resource while preserving the environment. Picture No. 10909314 captures the essence percha's significance - a testament to human ingenuity and nature's bounty coming together harmoniously. Whether used in telecommunications or manufacturing processes requiring insulation or waterproofing properties, gutta percha always delivered exceptional results. Throughout history, this incredible substance has proven itself indispensable time and again – serving as an essential component in technological advancements that have shaped our world today. From India-rubber to submarine electric telegraphs; from tapping rubber trees in Malaysia to being immortalized through captivating images like Picture No. 10909314 - Gutta remains an enduring symbol of innovation and resilience found within nature's own laboratory.