Electrocution Collection

LCC-LFB Fireman in his fire kit with new cork helmet
A London fireman in his fire kit, including the new style compressed cork helmet with its LFB crest, which replaced the traditional brass helmets used since the days of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Fashionable dandies watching bear-baiting and dog-fighting. Dick and Squire Jenkins enjoying the Sport at the Battle of
FLO4686769 Fashionable dandies watching bear-baiting and dog-fighting. Dick and Squire Jenkins enjoying the Sport at the Battle of Animals (now Place du Colonel Fabien)

An engraving depicting Andreas Cuneus attempting to electrify water contained in a Leyden bottle (1746)
5311346 An engraving depicting Andreas Cuneus attempting to electrify water contained in a Leyden bottle (1746). Muschenbroek, Cuneus teacher

Engraving depicting an electrical vermin trap
5309335 Engraving depicting an electrical vermin trap; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an electrical vermin trap. Bait hung inside the round wire cage; vermin would touch the live wire)

Un Guerrier électrisé, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Guerrier electrise, 1844. An Electrified Warrior. Le Physicien: Tel est, messieurs, l'effet veritablement extraordinaire de la pile de Volta!'

Galvanization of the corpse of a hangman with the pile of Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta
XEE4136700 Galvanization of the corpse of a hangman with the pile of Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta: under the influence of electricite, the corpse seems to come back to life

Professor Georges Guillaume Richmann (1711-1753) died in his workshop following an
XEE4164271 Professor Georges Guillaume Richmann (1711-1753) died in his workshop following an experiment with an electrometer, 1753

Atmospheric electricite: men electrocuted by lightning remain petrified
XEE4140813 Atmospheric electricite: men electrocuted by lightning remain petrified. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Electric capacitors: concussion caused by capacitors. Experience of the bottle of Leiden
XEE4140655 Electric capacitors: concussion caused by capacitors. Experience of the bottle of Leiden by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (Jean-Antoine) (1700-1770), French physicist at Versailles

Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes (litho)
5236398 Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack In The Box, Henry Hardin, Electrocution, F D Hewes)

Atmospheric electricite: shock in return. A man is electrocute because he is in the field
XEE4140804 Atmospheric electricite: shock in return. A man is electrocute because he is in the field of influence of a lightning zone. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Physiological effects of electricite: experience of Abbe Jean Antoine (Jean-Antoine
XEE4140801 Physiological effects of electricite: experience of Abbe Jean Antoine (Jean-Antoine) Nollet (1700-1770) and Charles Francois Du Fay (Dufay)

The travelling electrician at the fair de la Villette in Paris
XEE4192305 The travelling electrician at the fair de la Villette in Paris: a man is caught in convulsions and cannot release the machines wrists (electrocution). Engraving in " La Nature

Experience of the bottle of Leiden by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (Jean-Antoine) (1700-1770)
XEE4164396 Experience of the bottle of Leiden by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (Jean-Antoine) (1700-1770), French physicist at Versailles, where 180 guards were struck at the same time.1746

Lightning: A man finds sitting under a bush beside his four killed horses
XEE4164277 Lightning: A man finds sitting under a bush beside his four killed horses. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lightning)

Death by Electricite: Electrization with electric reverberes at Place du Carrousel
XEE4134524 Death by Electricite: Electrization with electric reverberes at Place du Carrousel, in Paris. Engraving in " La Nature

Death by Electricite: a horse kills by electricite during an experiment performed at
XEE4134522 Death by Electricite: a horse kills by electricite during an experiment performed at the Laboratory of Edison, Orange (United States)

Electric Tramway, 19th century. Private Collection

John Feeks being electrocuted, 1889
John Feeks being electrocuted. In Lower Manhattan, New York, USA, in 1889, Western Union lineman John Feeks was electrocuted by alternating current (AC) wires

GEORG WILHELM RICHMANN (1711-1753). German-born Russian physicist. Richmann struck dead by a lightning ball while conducting an experiment during a storm, with his engraver. Engraving, 19th century

JEAN ANTOINE NOLLET (1700-1770). French abbe and physicist. Abbe Nollet demonstrating an electric current to a company of French guards. Engraving, 19th century

GEORG WILHELM RICHMANN (1711-1753). German-born Russian physicist. Dr. Richmann struck dead by an electrical shock, 1753, while conducting an experiment similar to Benjamin Franklins famous kite

Changing light bulb
Changing an electric light bulb

Woman joking while doing DIY
MODEL RELEASED. Woman joking while doing DIY. She is holding the cables to a high-voltage mains box, threatening to touch the ends together

Danger high voltage sign in Cocoa Florida
Danger high voltage sign at Florida Power & Light Company substation in Cocoa Florida

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Caption: "Exploring the Shocking History of Electrocution" From dramatic incidents in Parisian metro to the death penalty in the United States, and even experiments with galvanization and atmospheric electricity, these captivating images depict various aspects throughout history. In one engraving from 1928, a husband's sinister attempt to electrocute his wife on a Parisian metro track is captured, showcasing the dangers lurking beneath everyday life. Another image portrays an execution by electric chair in 1927, shedding light on the controversial use of this method as a form of capital punishment. The macabre fascination with electricity continues with an intriguing engraving from 1856 depicting Alessandro Volta's pile seemingly reviving a hangman's corpse through galvanization. This eerie experiment blurs the line between life and death. Moving across continents, we delve into America's use for administering the death penalty. A vivid lithograph showcases an execution scene while another litho from 1917 explores different facets of electrification. Even scientific studies feature prominently; Professor Georges Guillaume Richmann tragically met his demise during an electrical experiment in his workshop. Additionally, experiences involving atmospheric electricity highlight its unpredictable nature - men struck by lightning are left petrified or shocked when caught within its field. Further exploration takes us into physiological effects caused by electric capacitors and Abbe Jean Antoine's experiments with electricite. These experiences shed light on both potential dangers and advancements brought about by harnessing electrical power. This collection offers glimpses into humanity's complex relationship with electricity - from its deadly consequences to groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our modern world.