Science electricity in the 18th century antique print
by Whiteway
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Science electricity in the 18th century antique print
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Whiteway
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Historical copper engraving of various electrical appliances and effects from the 18th century. Captions: Electricity Tab. II Fig. 15 Electrical air thermometer Fig. 14 Universal discharger Fig. 16 Electrical Machine (driving a spinning wheel) Fig. 17 shows magnetism in various ways I. Taylor fculpt (sculpted / engraved by Isaac Taylor (1759-1829)) This illustration comes from (Cyclopaedia: Or, an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences Containing An Explanation of the Terms and an Account of the Several Subjects In the Liberal and Mechanical Arts And the Sciences, Human and Divine Intended as a Course of Ancient and Modern Learning) originally published by E. Chambers in 1728. A revised and expanded edition was produced by Abraham Rees in around 1776.
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December 2nd, 2022
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