Nineteenth Collection (page 90)

Sample of chlorine made by Davy C016 / 3668
Chlorine. Sample of chlorine gas made by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1810. Chlorine was discovered by Scheele in 1774. However, Davy was the first to show that it was an element rather than a compound

Sample of magnesium made by Davy C016 / 3669
Magnesium. Sample of metallic magnesium made by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Davy made this by the electrolysis of magnesium hydroxide and mercury (II) oxide

Faradays safety glasses
Faradays glasses. A pair of safety spectacles owned by Michael Faraday (1791-1867), English natural scientist. Note the panels that fold out to give protection to the eyes from the sides

Sample of calcium made by Davy C016 / 3667
Calcium. Sample of metallic calcium made by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Davy made this by the electrolysis of a mixture of calcium oxide and mercury (II) oxide

Crookes cathode ray tube, 1880s C016 / 3666
Crookes tube. A Crookes tube, used to create cathode rays, made in the 1880s. This is a tube containing a near vacuum. A high voltage is applied across the two electrodes

Tyndall ice thermometer C016 / 3663
Ice thermometer. View of a type of thermometer used by physicist John Tyndall (1820-93) to measure the temperature of glacier ice

Tyndall ice thermometer C016 / 3662
Ice thermometer. View of a type of thermometer used by physicist John Tyndall (1820-93) to measure the temperature of glacier ice

Davys potassium apparatus
Discovery of potassium. The apparatus used by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1807 to isolate potassium metal from caustic potash, or potassium hydroxide

Davy miners lamp
Miners lamp. Bottom section of an early prototype for a miners safety lamp, designed by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1815. This was intended to prevent explosions due to fire damp

Second transatlantic telegraph cable C016 / 3652
A section of the second transatlantic telegraph cable. This piece has a diameter of about 2.5cm. It consists of a central wound copper core, embedded in gutta percha (a natural latex-like resin)

Faradays induction coil, 1831
Faradays induction coil. This is an iron ring, around which are wounds two insulated coils of copper wire on each side. It was made by Michael Faraday in 1831

Faradays gold colloid, 1857
Gold colloid. A sample flask containing a sample of a gold colloid made by Michael Faraday in 1857. A gold colloid is a suspension of microscopic particles of metallic gold in water

First sample of benzene, 1825 C016 / 3651
Benzene. The first sample of benzene, isolated in 1825 by Michael Faraday. It was isolated from an oily reside left by the production of coal gas and was first named bicarburet of hydrogen

Faradays generator, 1831
Faradays generating coil. This was made by Michael Faraday in 1831, and consists of a coil of copper wire wound around a hollow core

Faradays electric motor
Homopolar electric motor. Demonstration model of Faradays electric motor, the first device to turn electrical energy into mechanical motion

Voltaic pile made by Volta, 1799 C016 / 3646
Original voltaic pile. An original voltaic pile, an early form of battery, made in 1799 by Alessandro Volta (1745-1827). The three perspex rods are modern additions to hold the pile together

18th century microscope. Historical artwork of a compound microscope built by the Englishman John Marshall. It has several key design improvements that were invented towards the end of the 17th

Cowpers printing machine, historical artwork. This double-cylinder steam-powered printing press was an improvement on older block printers

Weaving loom, historical artwork. The invention of the mechanized weaving loom in late 18th century England began the Industrial Revolution

Albion Printing Press, historical artwork. Designed by R. W.Cope in 1820, this is an improved version by Hopkinson. The Albion was a development of the American Columbian press designed some seven

Weaving looms, historical artwork. The invention of the mechanized weaving loom in late 18th century England began the Industrial Revolution

19th century railway telegraph machine
Railway telegraph machine, historical artwork. Telegraph machines were used to send information as a series of electric pulses. The earliest uses included co-ordinating the use of a railway line

19th century telegraph operator
Telegraph operator, historical artwork. Telegraph transmitters were used to send information as a series of electric pulses

Phrenology chart

Thomas Huxley, British biologist
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), British biologist. Huxley was a strong advocate of Darwins theory of evolution by natural selection

Sir John Franklin, British explorer
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), the British naval officer and Arctic explorer who died with his crew attempting to find the Northwest Passage

Davy testing his mining lamp
Humphry Davy. Artwork of the British chemist Humphry Davy (1778-1829) testing his miners safety lamp in a mine. Several miners had been killed when their torches ignited pockets of methane in mines

Galileo and Milton, historical artwork. This meeting, between the English poet John Milton (1608-1674, left) and the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564-1642, right)

German printing press inventors

IRVINGs HOME: SUNNYSIDE. Sunnyside, the home of Washington Irving at Tarrytown, New York. Lithograph, c1860, by Currier & Ives

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In the nineteenth century, horticulture enthusiasts were captivated by the beauty and diversity of nature's creations. One such marvel was the Hortensia, a stunning flowering plant that adorned gardens with its vibrant colors. Its delicate lilac petals would sway gracefully in the breeze, creating a mesmerizing sight. Plate 113 from William Cutbush and Sons' botanical catalog showcased this magnificent specimen in all its glory. The Strawberry Wilmots Superb variety stood out among others for its luscious red berries that resembled tiny rubies glistening under the sun. Moving on to Plate 127, we find ourselves enchanted by another floral wonder - Geranium varietals. These exquisite flowers added a touch of elegance to any garden with their intricate patterns and vivid hues. Kelways Manual provided valuable insights into cultivating these beauties through plants, seeds, and bulbs. As we turn our attention to Plate 18, our eyes are drawn to an enchanting Lily known as Lilium auratum. This majestic flower boasted golden-yellow petals adorned with crimson speckles - truly a sight to behold. Bengale Th featured prominently on Tab XVII of botanical records as it fascinated botanists with its unique characteristics. The nineteenth century was undoubtedly an era where nature's wonders were celebrated and documented meticulously. Through catalogs like those produced by William Cutbush and Sons or references like Kelways Manual, people could explore the vast array of flora available at their fingertips. From Hortensias to Lilacs, Strawberries Wilmots Superb to Geraniums varietals - each plant had its own story waiting to be discovered by passionate gardeners and admirers alike, and is through these historical records that we can appreciate how generations past marveled at Mother Nature's artistry while leaving behind invaluable knowledge for future enthusiasts.