Two handmade Christmas and New Year cards
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Two handmade Christmas and New Year cards
Two handmade Christmas and New Year cards -- Please distil wishes to taste -- with a diagram of chemical apparatus. Date: circa 1890s
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Apparatus Bowl Bunsen Burner Chemical Chemistry Cutout Diagram Distillation Drip Dripping Experiment Glassware Handmade Liquid Pipe Process Research Retort Scientific Shape Study Taste Wishes Year
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Step back in time to the late 1890s and immerse yourself in the charming world of handmade Christmas and New Year cards. This delightful image showcases two intricately crafted cards, each adorned with pink and blue hues and playful cutouts of chemical apparatus. The cards' whimsical design reflects the growing fascination with science and chemistry during the Victorian era. The first card features a pink background dotted with stars, a crescent moon, and a Christmas tree. At the center, a Bunsen burner and glassware set up for distillation are depicted. A liquid is being heated, causing it to rise into a glass retort, then drip through a pipe into a waiting bowl below. The process symbolizes the distillation of wishes and hopes for the upcoming Christmas season. The second card, in shades of blue, celebrates the New Year. A Bunsen burner and glass apparatus are also present, but this time, the focus is on the intricate piping system, which delicately drips liquid from one glass container to another. The dripping liquid represents the continuous flow of time and the passing of one year into the next. These handmade cards not only served as heartfelt expressions of holiday cheer but also showcased the scientific curiosity and creativity that defined the Victorian era. The intricate diagrams of chemical apparatus added a unique touch, making these cards a fascinating blend of art, science, and tradition.
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