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Images Dated 13th July 2009 (page 4)

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Images Dated 13th July 2009: Effigy of Jeremy Bentham with his embalmed head, University College, London, 1956

Effigy of Jeremy Bentham with his embalmed head, University College, London, 1956. English social reformer and philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832)

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Ludwig von Beethoven, German composer, c1818-1822 (1956)

Ludwig von Beethoven, German composer, c1818-1822 (1956). One of the most famous classical music composers, Beethovens (1770-1827) work represents a bridge between Classical and Romantic styles

Images Dated 13th July 2009: William Blake, English mystic, poet, artist and engraver, 19th century (1956)

William Blake, English mystic, poet, artist and engraver, 19th century (1956). Although largely ignored by the public of his day

Images Dated 13th July 2009: The first pneumatic tyre, 1845 (1956)

The first pneumatic tyre, 1845 (1956). Robert William Thomson (1822-1873) a Scottish inventor, first patented the pneumatic tyre in 1845

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Design for hinged canal lockgates by Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century (1956)

Design for hinged canal lockgates by Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Bathing dress, 1885 (1956)

Bathing dress, 1885 (1956). From Sylvias Home Journal. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Chess: Death checkmating a king, c1400 (1956)

Chess: Death checkmating a king, c1400 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Mulreadys wrapper envelope, 1840 (1956)

Mulreadys wrapper envelope, 1840 (1956). Decorated with designs by the artist William Mulready, these pre-paid envelopes, together with lettersheets

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Magic lantern, 1671 (1956)

Magic lantern, 1671 (1956). The projection of an image of a man burning in Hell. The image was produced by light from a lamp which travelled down the lens

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Detail from Chairing the Member, by William Hogarth, 1755 (1956)

Detail from Chairing the Member, by William Hogarth, 1755 (1956). The painting, one of a series of four depicting the Oxfordshire parliamentary election of 1754

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Finds from a Breaker barrow, 1814 (1956)

Finds from a Breaker barrow, 1814 (1956). The Beaker Folk flourished in western Europe in the late Neolithic to early Bronze Age period (c2800-1900 BC)

Images Dated 13th July 2009: The first pivoted needle compass, c1269 (1956)

The first pivoted needle compass, c1269 (1956). From Epistola de Magnete the first treatise on magnets, written by French scholar Pierre de Maricourt (Petrus Peregrinus)

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Page from the First Columbian Gramophone Catalogue, c1898 (1956)

Page from the First Columbian Gramophone Catalogue, c1898 (1956). Xylophone solos by Charles P Lowe and songs by Len Spencer

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Primitive pole lathe, from a Japanese trades encyclopedia, 1828 (1956)

Primitive pole lathe, from a Japanese trades encyclopedia, 1828 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Prospecting for metals, 1556 (1956)

Prospecting for metals, 1556 (1956). From Georgius Agricolas De re Metallica. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Pressure cooker, 1688 (1956)

Pressure cooker, 1688 (1956). From Denis Papins La maniere d amolir les os. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Dental punch and English key, c1700 (1956)

Dental punch and English key, c1700 (1956). Two dental instruments. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Papyrus letter from a schoolboy to his father, c200 AD (1956)

Papyrus letter from a schoolboy to his father, c200 AD (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Title page of Denis Diderots Encyclopedie, 1751 (1956)

Title page of Denis Diderots Encyclopedie, 1751 (1956). Diderot (1713-1784) was a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment

Images Dated 13th July 2009: English news book, 1622 (1956)

English news book, 1622 (1956). Title page of a publication dealing with events in Western Europe in 1622. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things

Images Dated 13th July 2009: A coach in Rome, 18th century (1956)

A coach in Rome, 18th century (1956). Detail from Piazza del Campidoglio by Bernardo Bellotto. Bellotto (1721-1780) was the nephew and pupil of Canaletto

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Title page of Work for Chimney Sweepers or A Warning for Tobacconists, 1602 (1956)

Title page of Work for Chimney Sweepers or A Warning for Tobacconists, 1602 (1956). A publication on the evils of the tobacco leaf, introduced to England by Sir Walter Raleigh

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Shanks Superior Bath Cabinet, c1880 (1956)

Shanks Superior Bath Cabinet, c1880 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Newcomens steam engine for draining mines, 1956

Newcomens steam engine for draining mines, 1956. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Making and using elm tree pumps to drain mines before the days of the steam engine, 1556 (1956)

Making and using elm tree pumps to drain mines before the days of the steam engine, 1556 (1956). From De re Metallica by Georgius Agricola

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Printworkers harrassed by skeletons, 1499 (1956)

Printworkers harrassed by skeletons, 1499 (1956). From A Dance With Death. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Page from a Gutenberg Bible, c1455 (1956)

Page from a Gutenberg Bible, c1455 (1956). Johann Gutenberg (c1398-1468) is regarded as the inventor of movable type. In 1455 he produced the first large printed book, the Gutenberg Bible

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Newspaper printing on a ten feed semi rotary machine, 1860 (1956)

Newspaper printing on a ten feed semi rotary machine, 1860 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Flying kites, Japan, 19th century (1956)

Flying kites, Japan, 19th century (1956)
arts, century, 19th century, colour, Edo period, flying, Japan, Japanese, leisure, pastime, kite flying, people, toy, 2361723

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Fayum portait, Ancient Egyptian, Roman period, c200 AD (1956)

Fayum portait, Ancient Egyptian, Roman period, c200 AD (1956). Such portraits were apparently kept at home during the subjects lifetime and added to their mummified corpse after death

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Relief showing the Roman lighthouse at Ostia, port of Rome, Italy, 1956

Relief showing the Roman lighthouse at Ostia, port of Rome, Italy, 1956. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Telescope from Selenographia, 1647 (1956)

Telescope from Selenographia, 1647 (1956). Selenographia is a work by the German/Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687)

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Tudor fort, Sandown, Kent, c1540 (1956)

Tudor fort, Sandown, Kent, c1540 (1956). Situated just to the north of Deal, Sandown Castle was one of the chain of Device Forts built by Henry VIII along the English coast to defend against foreign

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Crugers azimuth quadrant, 1673 (1956). Artist: A Steck

Crugers azimuth quadrant, 1673 (1956). Artist: A Steck
Crugers azimuth quadrant, 1673 (1956). Peter Cruger (1580-1639) was a German mathematician, astronomer and polymath. He taught the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Fireworks at Ryogoku, Japan, 1858 (1956)

Fireworks at Ryogoku, Japan, 1858 (1956)
arts, bridge, celebrations, century, 19th century, colour, darkness, Edo period, fireworks, geographical feature, sea, Japan, Japanese, show, firework display, time of day, night, water transport

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Fingerprints of identical twins, 1956

Fingerprints of identical twins, 1956. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union

Images Dated 13th July 2009: The Nile Delta, Egypt, c1280 (1956)

The Nile Delta, Egypt, c1280 (1956). Detail from the Hereford Mappa Mundi, Hereford Cathedral. Attributed to Richard de Bello, the Hereford Mappa Mundi is the largest known existing medieval map

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Edisons incandescent lamps light up a New York art gallery, 1882 (1956)

Edisons incandescent lamps light up a New York art gallery, 1882 (1956). Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American physicist and inventor, produced the first successful electric light bulb

Images Dated 13th July 2009: The New Bridge over the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, 1827. Artist: MS Barenger

The New Bridge over the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, 1827. Artist: MS Barenger
The New Bridge over the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, 1827

Images Dated 13th July 2009: King of Diamonds from a French pack of playing cards, c1500 (1956)

King of Diamonds from a French pack of playing cards, c1500 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Medieval glassworks, c1300 (1956)

Medieval glassworks, c1300 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Eskimo kayak, 1590 (1956)

Eskimo kayak, 1590 (1956). A boat crewed by Europeans, fighting off an attack by eskimos armed with bows and arrows. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Photographic gun designed by Etienne Jules Marey, 1882 (1956)

Photographic gun designed by Etienne Jules Marey, 1882 (1956). Marey (1830-1904) was a French physiologist who pioneered the use of photography to record and analyse movement

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Taking a Daguerreotype, 1855 (1956)

Taking a Daguerreotype, 1855 (1956). The Daguerreotype system of photography was invented by French artist and chemist Louis Daguerre in 1839

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Panhard and Levassors petrol driven motor car, 1892 (1956)

Panhard and Levassors petrol driven motor car, 1892 (1956). French engineers and inventors Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor became partners in 1886

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Thomas Ricketts steam carriage, 1860 (1956)

Thomas Ricketts steam carriage, 1860 (1956). Rickett, a Birmingham maker of agricultural implements, built a steam-powered plough in 1858

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Portative organ and kettledrums, c1474 (1956)

Portative organ and kettledrums, c1474 (1956). Detail from Assumption of the Virgin by Matteo di Giovanni. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things

Images Dated 13th July 2009: Design for an aerial steam carriage, 1843 (1956)

Design for an aerial steam carriage, 1843 (1956). William Henson, a follower of English aviation pioneer Sir George Cayley, patented his proposed Aerial Steam Carriage in 1842

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