Annual Volume Collection (page 9)

Hypnosis demonstration, 19th century
Hypnosis demonstration. 19th-century artwork of a hypnotist inducing hypnosis in a woman on a stage in front of a watching audience

Anthropometry, 19th century
Anthropometry. Man having the length of his ear measured. This measurement, along with other standard measurements of body parts

Magnetic field experiment, 19th century
Magnetic field experiment. Apparatus for enabling magnetic field lines to be seen in 3D and projected onto a screen. Glycerine

Acorn sprouting. The acorn is the nut of the oak tree, containing the seed from which a new tree forms. This acorn has germinated while being suspended in a glass of water

Electroplating, 19th century
Electroplating. Artwork showing an inspection of a workers skill in the technique of electroplating. The electroplated object is being examined

Claude de Jouffroy, French engineer
Claude-Francois-Dorothee de Jouffroy (1751-1832), French engineer. This statue was inaugurated on 17 August 1884, in Besancon, France

Stephenson locomotive, 1815
Stephensons 1815 locomotive. This early steam locomotive was built in around 1815 by the British engineer George Stephenson (1781-1848)

Giffards steam airship, 1852

Paul Broca, French anatomist
Paul Broca (1824-1880), French anatomist. This bronze statue was inaugurated on 26 July 1887, on the Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris, France

Balancing demonstration. Objects that would not normally balance, such as this open penknife on the edge of a table, can be made to balance if extra weights are added in a certain configuration

Frill-necked lizard, 19th century

Optical illusion. This illusion demonstrates that the perception of rotation can vary with the stimulus applied and the way in which the illusion is observed

Static electricity, 19th century
Static electricity. Demonstrator holding a sheet of statically charged tissue paper, while using his other hand to induce a spark of electricity

French submarine Gymnote, 19th century
French submarine Gymnote. The lower part of the artwork shows this early submarine in profile, but it is not drawn to scale with the above-water scene

Electric dogcart, 19th century
Electric dogcart, being driven by a man accompanied by a woman and child. This vehicle is the dogcart built in 1888 by the British engineer Magnus Volk (1851-1937)

Balloon gas generation, 19th century
Balloon gas generation. These generators are being used to produce hydrogen gas for use in military balloons. This is part of the 1885 campaign by the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Abyssinia at

Asiatic glassfish. Transparent fish swimming in water and seen from the side and front. There are several species of the Asiatic glassfish family (Ambassidae) which are transparent

Cleopatras asp. The Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) committed suicide by the bite of an asp, rather than submit to the victorious forces of Octavian, leader and future Emperor of Rome

Zenobe Gramme, Belgian engineer
Zenobe Gramme (1826-1901), Belgian engineer. Gramme was an electrical engineer, invented a direct current generator known as the Gramme machine

J-P. Durand, French philosopher
Joseph-Pierre Durand (1826-1900), French philosopher and early hypnotist. Durand was part of the early work on hypnosis in France

Joseph Bertrand, French mathematician
Joseph Louis Francois Bertrand (1822-1900), French mathematician. Bertrand was a member of the French Academy of Sciences and its secretary for many years

Flame spectroscopy, 19th century
Flame spectroscopy. This apparatus uses an electric arc (battery at lower right) to burn samples to produce a flame. The colour of the flame is being analysed and compared with that from a lamp (left)

Henri Giffard, French engineer
Henri Giffard (1825-1882), French engineer. Giffard was the inventor of the injector, a device to convert pressure into velocity

Biconvex lens model, 19th century
Biconvex lens model. This model is designed to show students of optics how light rays passing through a biconvex lens invert the image of an object

Chinese armillary sphere, 17th century
Chinese armillary sphere. This is a bronze armillary sphere, dating from the 17th century. During this period, Jesuit missionaries helped advance Chinese astronomy

Chinese celestial sphere, 17th century
Chinese celestial sphere. This celestial sphere was made in bronze and was 2.1 metres in diameter. It was constructed in 1674 by the Flemish Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-1688)

Pasteur Institute, 19th century
Pasteur Institute. Patients in the waiting room of the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France. Founded in 1887 and inaugurated in 1888

Termite mound and castes. Termites are eusocial colonial insects mostly found in the tropics. The mound (background) is a combination of mud and chewed wood and can be several metres high

Bladderwort in a lake. The bladderworts (Utricularia) are carnivorous plants. The underwater bladders trap small aquatic animals, such as water fleas or even small fish fry and tadpoles

Electric batteries, 19th century
Electric batteries. Two early electric batteries connected in series to form a battery pack used to provide electrical power. The first battery was developed by Volta in 1800

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"Exploring the Annual Volume: From Muscles Used in Cycling to Performing Bears" In the 19th century, various aspects of human endeavor and scientific advancements shaped the annual volume. The muscles used in cycling gained prominence as people embraced this efficient mode of transportation. Meanwhile, a unique art form emerged with the cultivation of Bonsai dwarf pine trees in 1889, showcasing nature's beauty on a miniature scale. The industrial revolution brought about significant changes, including Cornish tin mines that fueled economic growth and provided employment opportunities. In the medical field, Calots spinal surgery marked a breakthrough in surgical techniques during this era. Advancements were not limited to land; oil wells became vital sources of energy production while Marconi revolutionized communication with his radio invention. Beekeeping thrived as an important agricultural practice supporting pollination and honey production. Infrastructure development also played a crucial role in shaping society. The construction of Manchester Ship Canal facilitated trade and transformed Manchester into an international port city. Looking further back in history, Galileo's observations of Jovian moons in 1610 expanded our understanding of celestial bodies beyond Earth. Fire sprinklers introduced during the 19th century enhanced fire safety measures for buildings worldwide. Amidst these remarkable achievements, Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen embarked on daring expeditions that pushed boundaries and expanded our knowledge of uncharted territories. Lastly, performing bears captivated audiences with their trained skills and showcased humanity's fascination with animal entertainment during this period. As we delve into the annual volume throughout history, it becomes evident how diverse fields have contributed to shaping our world today – from science and technology to arts and exploration – all leaving their mark on humanity's collective journey towards progress.