Filings Collection

A diagram showing the lines of magnetic force. The bar magnet is placed on a table covered with a piece of card
5311308 A diagram showing the lines of magnetic force. The bar magnet is placed on a table covered with a piece of card: iron filings are shaken on to the card

Inflating balloon with hydrogen, produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid
533620 Inflating balloon with hydrogen, produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid and feeding gas into balloon

A diagram showing the lines of magnetic force demonstrated by using two magnets and iron filings, 19th century
5311306 A diagram showing the lines of magnetic force demonstrated by using two magnets and iron filings, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A diagram showing the lines of magnetic force demonstrated by using two magnets and iron filings, 19th century
5311303 A diagram showing the lines of magnetic force demonstrated by using two magnets and iron filings, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert brothers helping JAC Charles (1746-1823) to inflate balloon with hydrogen produced by covering barrel of iron
533626 Robert brothers helping JAC Charles (1746-1823) to inflate balloon with hydrogen produced by covering barrel of iron filings with sulphuric acid

Diagrams of magnets, magnetic fields, iron filings, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst

Electrical configurations, 18th century
Electrical configurations caused by charges on metal powder, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

The Ring Magnet
The front cover of " The Sphere" magazine, 16 April 1927, featuring the latest innovation in eye-care. Factory workers suffering from metal filings flicked in to their eye can now have them

O Lord O Lord! I can not - I never shall remember?
O Lord O Lord! I can not - I never shall remember all these cursed conversions, filings, marches, counter marches and wheelings

Robert brothers helping JAC Charles (1746-1823) to inflate balloon with hydrogen produced by covering barrel of iron filings with sulphuric acid

Inflating balloon with hydrogen, produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid and feeding gas into balloon. Engraving 1845

Bar magnet attracting metal filings

Horseshoe magnet attracting metal filings

Hand holding magnet, picking up metal filings

Metal filings attached to magnets (charges of the same type, repelling)

Metal files surrounding magnet

Magnet attracting metal files

Nonmetallic elements

Copper, mercury & magnesium
Copper, mercury and magnesium metals. Copper (lower left) is a good conductor of heat and electricity. It is used mainly in water pipes and electrical cables

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"Unveiling the Invisible: Exploring Filings through Time" Step into a world where science and mystery intertwine, as we delve into the captivating realm of filings. From diagrams of magnets to electrical configurations, these tiny particles have fascinated minds since the 18th century. One such marvel is the Ring Magnet, an enchanting creation that mesmerizes with its magnetic fields. O Lord. O Lord. I can not - I never shall remember? These words echo in our minds as we witness William S. Marriott's paranormal demonstration of spirit writing using filings. Travel back in time to witness the Robert brothers assisting JAC Charles (1746-1823) in inflating a balloon with hydrogen. Picture their hands carefully covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid, producing hydrogen gas that fills the skies. Watch in awe as a bar magnet attracts metal filings towards it, revealing unseen forces at play. The horseshoe magnet then takes center stage, once again attracting those shimmering metallic specks effortlessly. In this captivating journey through history and science, imagine yourself holding a magnet tightly within your hand and witnessing its power firsthand. As you pick up those metal filings one by one, you become part of an ancient fascination that continues to captivate curious souls even today. So let us unravel the secrets hidden within these minuscule wonders known as "filings. " Join us on this extraordinary adventure where science meets wonderment and discover how something so small can hold immense intrigue throughout centuries past and present.