Engraved Collection (page 6)

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311607 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

An engraving depicting the elevation and vertical section of Frost's piston water meter, 19th century
5311592 An engraving depicting the elevation and vertical section of Frost's piston water meter, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1891); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting women polishing gems for watches - American Watch Company, 19th century
5311551 An engraving depicting women polishing gems for watches - American Watch Company, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a Ham dial so called because of its shape. The gnomon is on the left
5311549 An engraving depicting a Ham dial so called because of its shape. The gnomon is on the left, and the months are marked off at the bottom to allow for the different lengths of shadow at

An engraving depicting an operation to remove a cataract: a hook was used to elevate tissue
5311413 An engraving depicting an operation to remove a cataract: a hook was used to elevate tissue and the threaded needle inserted

A magnifying glass in a tube, simple microscope, and diminishing lens, 17th century
5311406 A magnifying glass in a tube, simple microscope, and diminishing lens, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D
5311399 An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D, and driven by an endless cord attached to a fly-wheel on the engine (not shown)

a spaceship in clouds? An object observed over North Africa in 1479 and interpreted as a comet, 16th century
5311390 a spaceship in clouds? An object observed over North Africa in 1479 and interpreted as a comet, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting Ernest Petin's flying machine. Ernest Petin (1812-1879) a French milliner and balloonist
5311386 An engraving depicting Ernest Petin's flying machine. Ernest Petin (1812-1879) a French milliner and balloonist, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a method of using a camera obscura as a drawing aid, 19th century
5311353 An engraving depicting a method of using a camera obscura as a drawing aid, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting an electric telegraph station fitted with Breguet equipment, 19th century
5311340 An engraving depicting an electric telegraph station fitted with Breguet equipment, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1874); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting a piece of lodestone in rock. On the right, it is shown removed and broken up
5311339 A woodcut engraving depicting a piece of lodestone in rock. On the right, it is shown removed and broken up, but line A, B, the pole, will always remain the same

An engraving depicting Erasmus L. Key's washing machine: these figures show the rollers through which the washing
5311332 An engraving depicting Erasmus L. Key's washing machine: these figures show the rollers through which the washing machine passed

An engraving depicting a common hand loom fitted with Kay's Flying Shuttle
5311320 An engraving depicting a common hand loom fitted with Kay's Flying Shuttle. The operating-cord is used to throw the shuttle back and forth

An engraving depicting a Scotch carpet loom - unpowered. The jacquard punched cards can be seen above the weaver's
5311423 An engraving depicting a Scotch carpet loom - unpowered. The jacquard punched cards can be seen above the weaver's head

An engraving depicting Knapp's auto-ophthalmoscope, 19th century
5311417 An engraving depicting Knapp's auto-ophthalmoscope, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodblock engraving depicting hands rolling pastry, 18th century
5311299 A woodblock engraving depicting hands rolling pastry, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1790); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a stereoscopic viewer with prismatic lenses, based on Brewster's design, 19th century
5311293 An engraving depicting a stereoscopic viewer with prismatic lenses, based on Brewster's design, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1863); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a young woman relaxing in a garden rocking chair, cooling herself with a fan, 19th century
5311283 An engraving depicting a young woman relaxing in a garden rocking chair, cooling herself with a fan, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sectional view of a blast furnace, 19th century
5311281 A sectional view of a blast furnace, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a horizontal Otto Gas Engine, 19th century
5311267 An engraving depicting a horizontal Otto Gas Engine, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodblock engraving depicting an apparatus with see-saw action, used for pounding cattle feed, 18th century
5311265 A woodblock engraving depicting an apparatus with see-saw action, used for pounding cattle feed, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1762); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a reconstruction of the Miocene period showing Dinotherium, Mastodon and Rhinoceros
5311260 An engraving depicting a reconstruction of the Miocene period showing Dinotherium, Mastodon and Rhinoceros, 19th Century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a reconstruction of an Ichthyosaurus. 19th Century
5311259 An engraving depicting a reconstruction of an Ichthyosaurus. 19th Century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the fossil of a tree (Sigillaria) found in a coal seam
5311258 An engraving depicting the fossil of a tree (Sigillaria) found in a coal seam, with its roots still in the clay beneath the coal

A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler on the bottom floor
5311251 A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler on the bottom floor, and travelled through reservoirs (F, F)

An engraving depicting spirit writing using a planchette, 19th century
5311246 An engraving depicting spirit writing using a planchette, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A gunner firing a cannon whose elevation has been calculated using a chequered rule fitted with two plum-bobs
5311241 A gunner firing a cannon whose elevation has been calculated using a chequered rule fitted with two plum-bobs, 16th century (engraving); (add.info)

An engraving depicting public vaccination in Paris. A cow with a shaved portion of its stomach infected with cowpox
5311239 An engraving depicting public vaccination in Paris. A cow with a shaved portion of its stomach infected with cowpox and taken around the city in a van

An engraving depicting a woman teaching children their alphabet, 19th century
5311227 An engraving depicting a woman teaching children their alphabet, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1876); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a mother and father grieving the loss of their son killed in action, 19th century
5311225 An engraving depicting a mother and father grieving the loss of their son killed in action, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the moving of a house on rollers pulled by a horse, 19th century
5311223 An engraving depicting the moving of a house on rollers pulled by a horse, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a pottery raft in Upper Egypt. Ceramic fans were roped together, opening upwards
5311215 An engraving depicting a pottery raft in Upper Egypt. Ceramic fans were roped together, opening upwards, their tops covered with rushes

An engraving depicting shadow pictures, 19th century
5311208 An engraving depicting shadow pictures, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the lady of the house giving her servant a spoon of medicine, 19th century
5311198 An engraving depicting the lady of the house giving her servant a spoon of medicine, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting plain-clothed policemen making an arrest, 19th century
5311194 An engraving depicting plain-clothed policemen making an arrest, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1889); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a water carrier from Mexico City, 19th century
5311188 An engraving depicting a water carrier from Mexico City, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a woman collecting buckets of water from a well, Hungary, 19th century
5311185 An engraving depicting a woman collecting buckets of water from a well, Hungary, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1970); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting the fifth day of creation - God created the birds and the fishes, 15th century
5311159 A woodcut engraving depicting the fifth day of creation - God created the birds and the fishes, 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a young cricketer, 19th century
5311153 An engraving depicting a young cricketer, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1857); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a hinged tin mould of the newly introduced 'Artichoke' pattern, 19th century
5311148 An engraving depicting a hinged tin mould of the newly introduced 'Artichoke' pattern, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1892); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a battle between a hawk and a weasel observed at Lea in Wiltshire
5311136 An engraving depicting a battle between a hawk and a weasel observed at Lea in Wiltshire. The weasel killed the hawk, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1844); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a newly laid section of hedge, 19th century
5311075 An engraving depicting a newly laid section of hedge, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a statue of Edward Jenner vaccinating his son. Edward Jenner (1749-1823)
5311069 An engraving depicting a statue of Edward Jenner vaccinating his son. Edward Jenner (1749-1823) an English physician and scientist who was the pioneer of smallpox vaccine

A woodcut engraving depicting the set of 12 Zodiac figures (Scorpio and Libra have been combined), 15th century
5311056 A woodcut engraving depicting the set of 12 Zodiac figures (Scorpio and Libra have been combined), 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852
5311055 An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852

An engraving depicting hunters attempting to catch the wild duck. To approach the birds
5311047 An engraving depicting hunters attempting to catch the wild duck. To approach the birds, the hunters equip themselves with dried gourds in which they make holes just large enough to see

An engraving depicting a crab-pot, lobster pot and well-box, 19th century
5311040 An engraving depicting a crab-pot, lobster pot and well-box, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1837); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Engraved: Unveiling the Artistic Tapestry of History" Step into a world where artistry meets history, as intricate engravings tell captivating tales. From the delicate butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian to the mystical Alchemical tree of Philosophia reformata, each engraving unveils a story waiting to be discovered. Marvel at the nautilus and ammonite gracefully etched onto paper, showcasing nature's wonders in exquisite detail. Journey back in time with Mary the Jewess, hailed as the first true alchemist, and immerse yourself in ancient wisdom personified by Hermes Trismegistus, the classical god. Delve into literature's realm with Charles Dickens immortalized through Andre Gill's masterful engraving from 1868. Witness history unfold before your eyes with Sardar Afzal Khan's portrait from 1882, capturing an era long gone but forever engraved in our collective memory. Travel further back to prehistoric times as you encounter cave art depicting a majestic horse carved into stone over 11, 000 years ago. Experience how Professor George Boole revolutionized mathematics through his groundbreaking work that still shapes our understanding today. Admire a writing desk adorned with Duralium metal from Zeppelin L32—a testament to innovation blending seamlessly with craftsmanship. Finally, find solace in Martin Luther's profound words engraved upon history itself—an embodiment of courage and faith that changed the course of religion. Engraved within these timeless artworks lies a tapestry woven by human creativity and resilience—each stroke telling stories that transcend time. Join us on this enchanting journey through centuries past; let these engravings ignite your imagination and leave an indelible mark on your soul.