Henry Bessemer Collection

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330670 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330664 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330655 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

Portrait of Henry Bessemer, 1880 (engraving)
863908 Portrait of Henry Bessemer, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Henry Bessemer (1813-1893) English engineer, inventor and industrialist

Henry Bessemer's anti-roll Channel Steamer
5307319 Henry Bessemer's anti-roll Channel Steamer.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's anti-roll Channel Steamer)

A cross-section of Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330667 A cross-section of Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cross-section of Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer)

The Bessemer process for the mass production of steel
5312046 The Bessemer process for the mass production of steel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Bessemer process for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron before the development of)

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330676 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

Engraving depicting a cross-section of Henry Bessemers cross-channel steamer. Dated 19th Century

Sir Henry Bessemer (b / w photo)
810838 Sir Henry Bessemer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Bessemer)

Sir Henry Bessemer (engraving)
812353 Sir Henry Bessemer (engraving) by Lehmann, Henri (Karl Ernest Rudolf) (1814-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Bessemer. From a painting by Rudolf Lehmann)

Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process (chromolitho)
961475 Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process)

Decarbonisation of pig iron in a Bessemer converter (colour litho)
3100183 Decarbonisation of pig iron in a Bessemer converter (colour litho) by Gehrke, Fritz (1855-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decarbonisation of pig iron in a Bessemer converter)

Henry Bessemer (litho)
6028137 Henry Bessemer (litho) by Lehmann, Rudolf (1819-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Bessemer. Illustration for Men and Women of the Century (George Bell)

Henry Bessemer, Esquire (engraving)
1053563 Henry Bessemer, Esquire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Bessemer, Esquire)

Sir Henry Bessemer, English engineer, c1880. Portrait of Bessemer (1813-1898), inventor of the Bessemer process for the mass production of steel

The Bessemer process for the mass-production of steel, c1880. Artist: CJB
The Bessemer process for the mass-production of steel, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Decarburisation of pig iron in a Bessemer converter, 1900. Artist: Gehrke
Decarburisation of pig iron in a Bessemer converter, 1900

Sir Henry Bessemer, inventor and engineer, 1881. Bessemer (1813-1898) was a prolific inventor, but is best known for discovering the Bessemer Process for manufacturing steel

Sir Henry Bessemer, 19th century English engineer, (1900). Bessemer (1813-1898) was a prolific inventor, but is best known for discovering the Bessemer Process for manufacturing steel

Henry Bessemer, British engineer and inventor, 19th century. Bessemer (1813-1898) was a prolific inventor, but is best known for the invention of a method of converting pig iron into steel

Henry Bessemer, English engineer and inventor, 1881. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Henry Bessemer, English engineer and inventor, 1881. Born at Charlton, near Hitchen, Hertfordshire, Bessemer (1813-1893) took out many patents but is best remembered for his invention of the Bessemer

Henry Bessemer, British engineer, inventor and industrialist, 1880. Artist: Spy
Henry Bessemer, British engineer, inventor and industrialist, 1880. Bessemer (1813-1898) was a prolific inventor, but is best known for discovering the Bessemer Process for manufacturing steel

Prince Albert Victor at Sheffield and Cleethorpes: at the Bessemer Steel Works

Prince Albert Victor at Sheffield and Cleethorpes: at the Bessemer Steel Works

Henry Bessemer, British industrialist C013 / 7703
Henry Bessemer (1813-1898). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British industrialist Henry Bessemer. Bessemer was the inventor of the Bessemer process for making steel

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Sir Henry Bessemer, the brilliant British engineer and inventor of the renowned Bessemer process, revolutionized the steel industry in the 19th century. With his groundbreaking technique for mass-producing steel, he forever changed the face of manufacturing. In a captivating black and white photo, Sir Henry Bessemer appears distinguished and visionary. His piercing gaze reflects his determination to reshape an entire industry. An engraving captures him in action, showcasing his unwavering commitment to innovation. The chromolitho artwork depicts Henry Bessemer as the mastermind behind decarbonisation of pig iron in a Bessemer converter. The vibrant colors highlight his genius at work, transforming raw materials into high-quality steel. A lithograph portrait showcases Sir Henry's remarkable achievements with precision and detail. It immortalizes him as a pioneer who pushed boundaries and propelled society forward through technological advancements. With another engraving from 1881, we witness Sir Henry's brilliance shining through once again. His inventive spirit radiates from every line etched on paper—an embodiment of progress itself. An extraordinary photograph captured around 1880 portrays Sir Henry as an English engineer dedicated to pushing limits further than ever before. His contributions were not only significant but also timeless—his impact still felt today. The mesmerizing artwork depicting The Bessemer process for mass-production of steel transports us back to c1880 when this revolutionary method took center stage. Created by artist CJB, it beautifully illustrates how Sir Henry's ingenuity transformed an arduous task into an efficient industrial process that would shape modern civilization. A color lithograph from 1900 showcases the decarburization of pig iron within a Bessemer converter—a testament to Sir Henry's expertise in metallurgy and engineering principles that enabled him to refine iron into superior quality steel effortlessly. Sir Henry is depicted once more in an enchanting engraving from 1900—an image that encapsulates both his brilliance and the era in which he thrived.