Glass Frame : Staites patent electric light apparatus
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Staites patent electric light apparatus
Engraving of Edward Staites patent electric light apparatus, exhibited at the Hanover Square Rooms, London in 1848. The light used a weight-driven mechanism, controlled by the heat of the arc of electricity expanding and contracting a copper strip. Although not a commercial success to begin with, W. Petries improvements to the original design led to Edison and Swan adopting the light in the 1870 s
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1848 Adopting Apparatus Begin Commercial Controlled Copper Driven Edison Electric Electricity Exhibited Expanding Hanover Heat Improvements Mechanism Patent Rooms Strip Success Swan Weight Contracting
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This engraving showcases the Staites Patent Electric Light Apparatus, an early innovation in electric lighting technology, which was exhibited at the Hanover Square Rooms in London during November and December of 1848. Designed by Edward Staites, this groundbreaking device utilized a weight-driven mechanism that was controlled by the heat of the arc of electricity expanding and contracting a copper strip. Although the original design did not achieve significant commercial success, it left a lasting impact on the development of electric lighting. Edward Staites' invention predated the more widely recognized electric light bulbs by several decades. The Staites apparatus relied on the heat generated by the electric arc to expand and contract a copper strip, which in turn powered the weight-driven mechanism. This unique design was later refined by W. Petries, leading to its adoption by Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan in the 1870s. The Staites Patent Electric Light Apparatus represented a significant step forward in the history of electricity. Its innovative use of heat to control the mechanism paved the way for future advancements in electric lighting technology. Although it did not initially achieve commercial success, its influence on the industry can be seen in the adoption of its principles by Edison and Swan. This engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of electric lighting and the pioneering work of Edward Staites." Image Reference: ILN, 21 November 1848, p. 136; 28 November 1848, p. 178; 5 December 1848, p. 247; 12 December 1848, p. 294. (Mary Evans Picture Library / The Print Collector)
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