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1. X.1067, 2

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2
Title:
Exhibition of the works of industry of all nations, 1851. Reports by the juries on the subjects in the thirty classes into which the exhibition was divided. By authority of the Royal Commission. In four volumes. Vol. II. Reports — Classes V. to XVI. Photographer(s): Owen, Hugh
Scope & Content:
Imprint: London: Spicer Brothers, wholesale stationers; W. Clowes and Sons, Printers; Contractors to the Royal Commission. MDCCCLII. Folio, full red morocco, 365 x 282 mm, stamped in gilt on upper and lower boards, 'Exhibition MDCCC.LI Reports by the Juries,' with royal crest beneath and doubl...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
45 items

2. X.1067, 2(659)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(659)
Title:
Metallic barometers; Bourdon. Photographer: Ferrier, Claude-Marie
Scope & Content:
View of a display case containing numerous barometers by the French manufacturer Eugene Bourdon: 'Bourdon (France, No. 1108) has exhibited several barometers of an original construction ... These instruments are applicable for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere, gas, etc., to a range excee...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item

3. X.1067, 2(368)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(368)
Title:
Turbine; Fromont. Photographer: Ferrier, Claude-Marie
Scope & Content:
Genre: Industrial Photography Close view of turbine manufactured by Fromont and Son of Chartres: 'A double turbine, constructed on the system of M. Fontaine Baron. The turbine is a hydraulic machine — of frequent use in France but almost unknown in England — which, instead of rotating verticall...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item

4. X.1067, 2(468)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(468)
Title:
Camel gun; India. Photographer: Owen, Hugh
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative at bottom right with monogram 'H. O.' (partly cropped. Side view of small cannon mounted on a camel saddle. Severe edge fading. A copy of this photograph was also exhibited at the 1852 Royal Society of Arts Photographic Exhibition.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item

5. X.1067, 2(481)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(481)
Title:
Agricultural implements; Egypt. Photographer: Owen, Hugh
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative at bottom right with monogram 'H. O.' Arrangement of Egyptian implements, including ploughshare, earthenware pots and grinding stones. Some edge fading, but central area richly toned. A print of this photograph was also shown at the 1852 Royal Society of ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item

6. X.1067, 2(571)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(571)
Title:
Telescopes; Buron. Photographer: Ferrier, Claude-Marie
Scope & Content:
View of two of the telescopes exhibited by the French maker Buron.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item

7. X.1067, 2(359)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(359)
Title:
Marine engines; Penn. Photographer: Ferrier, Claude-Marie
Scope & Content:
Genre: Industrial Photography Close view of a marine engine manufactured by John Penn and Son of Greenwich.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item

8. X.1067, 2(426a)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(426a)
Title:
Anti-friction press; Dick. Photographer: Ferrier, Claude-Marie
Scope & Content:
Genre: Industrial Photography Close view of the press, manufactured by D. Dick: 'In the American Department, Mr. Dick (79) exhibits a variety of powerful machinery for producing pressure with small friction, by means of a peculiar combination of levers whose surfaces act by rolling contact, and...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item

9. X.1067, 2(426b)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(426b)
Title:
Steam hammer; Nasmyth. Photographer: Ferrier, Claude-Marie
Scope & Content:
Genre: Industrial Photography General view of the massive steam hammer, patented and manufactured by James Nasmyth of Manchester: 'The admirable steam hammer of Messrs. Nasmyth and Co. (236) is too well known to require any lengthened notice in this place. It is only to be regretted that the na...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item

10. X.1067, 2(445)

Reference (shelfmark):
X.1067, 2(445)
Title:
Naval models, etc.; India. Photographer: Owen, Hugh
Scope & Content:
View of a group of ship models of western Indian craft. Severe edge fading on print, although central portion bright. Fading in from edges. A print of this photograph was also shown at the 1852 Royal Society of Arts Photographic Exhibition. With barely discenible monogram 'H. O.' at bottom righ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1851
Extent:
1 item