Scientific Equipment Collection

Edisons Lab
circa 1935: A view of the upstairs of Thomas Edisons Menlo Park lab after its relocation to the Henry Ford Museum in Greenfield Village, with gas and electric light bulbs in the foreground, Dearborn

Pierre Joseph MACQUER makes an experience, 1880 (engraving)
8766891 Pierre Joseph MACQUER makes an experience, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1718-1784 ,Pierre Joseph MACQUER ,french chemist and physician make an experience)

Focus stacked, inverted image of Diatoms on a microscope slide. Diatoms are single-celled algae which produce approximately 25% of the oxygen we breathe as well as being responsible for approximately

Portrait of Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) 1932 (oil on canvas)
BAL2009 Portrait of Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) 1932 (oil on canvas) by Birley, Oswald Hornby Joseph (1880-1952); Royal Society, London

Sound Experiment
30th March 1928: A man conducting a sound experiment. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Chemistry Lab
circa 1930: Researchers working in a chemistry laboratory. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Psychic Lab
1930: The interior of the National Laboratory for Psychical Research. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Atlantic Telegraph
May 1865: Messages arrive from Brunels steamship the Great Eastern in the instrument room of the Telegraph House at Foilhommerum in Valencia

Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall, leaning against a Chain Drum
3431748 Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall, leaning against a Chain Drum, November 1857 (albumen print) by Howlett, Robert (1831-58); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Academy of Sciences and Fine Arts (pen & ink & wash on paper)
XIR414657 The Academy of Sciences and Fine Arts (pen & ink & wash on paper) by Le Clerc, Sebastien I (1637-1714); 20.3x35.2 cm; Bibliotheque de l Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Dr. Atkinson in his laboratory, from Scotts Last Expedition (b / w photo)
STC255070 Dr. Atkinson in his laboratory, from Scotts Last Expedition (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) Meditating on the Proliferation of Worlds
985797 Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) Meditating on the Proliferation of Worlds, 1786-1792 (colour-printed aquatint engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

Ship Ahoy (oil on canvas)
1199524 Ship Ahoy (oil on canvas) by Rossi, Alexander M. (1840-1916) (attr.to); 76.2x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rossi, Alexander M)

A pocket telescope, a silver pair case, and a box-lock pocket pistol, 19th century
828322 A pocket telescope, a silver pair case, and a box-lock pocket pistol, 19th century by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pocket telescope by George Stebbing)

Portrait of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), half-length, seated in a black coat with white
827719 Portrait of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), half-length, seated in a black coat with white collar, holding a telescope (oil on canvas) by Suttermans

Discovering the Telescope, 1855 (oil on canvas)
989417 Discovering the Telescope, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Ender, Edouard (1822-63); 132.7x154 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovering the Telescope. Eduard Ender (1822-1883). Oil on canvas

The Sailor, 1874 (oil on copper)
659558 The Sailor, 1874 (oil on copper) by Bloch, Carl (1834-90); 35x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sailor. Carl Bloch (1834-1890). Oil on copper. Dated 1874

Microscope, c. 1745-1765 (gilt bronze mounts)
499846 Microscope, c.1745-1765 (gilt bronze mounts) by French School, (18th century); 28.6x15.4x11.45 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Michel-Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889) 1888 (oil on canvas)
XIR216666 Portrait of Michel-Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889) 1888 (oil on canvas) by Tourny, Leon Auguste (b.1835); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info.: founded the science of gerontology)

Les Voyeurs, (oil on canvas)
651302 Les Voyeurs, (oil on canvas) by Adan, Louis Emile (1839-1937); 52x84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Voyeurs. Louis Emil Adan (1839-1937). Oil on canvas

A philosophers cabinet (engraving)
2775130 A philosophers cabinet (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A philosophers cabinet, c1700)

Thomas Edison in his workshop (colour litho)
STC335853 Thomas Edison in his workshop (colour litho) by Cameron, John (1830-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Royal Institution basement workshop, 1930s (b / w photo)
TRI202499 Royal Institution basement workshop, 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Royal Institution, London, UK; eRoyal Institution; English, out of copyright

The Young Microscopists: Portrait of Frank, Harry and Arthur Izod Richards, Aged 10
1772122 The Young Microscopists: Portrait of Frank, Harry and Arthur Izod Richards, Aged 10, 8 and 5, Playing with a Microscope (oil on canvas) by Williams

Apparatus for studying fermentation (wood, metal & glass)
XIR188723 Apparatus for studying fermentation (wood, metal & glass) by Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent de (1743-94); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Royal Institution first floor lecture laboratory, 1930s (b / w photo)
TRI202498 Royal Institution first floor lecture laboratory, 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Royal Institution, London, UK; eRoyal Institution; English, out of copyright

Watching the Stalkers, 1883 (oil on canvas)
1199632 Watching the Stalkers, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Noble, John Sargent (1848-96); 152.4x214.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Elegant Figures Watching the Regatta, 1889 (oil on canvas)
1197595 Elegant Figures Watching the Regatta, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); 79.4x132.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Orientation, 1895 (oil on canvas)
989527 The Orientation, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 73.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orientation. Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)

An Astronomer Holding a Book and a Telescope, Looking up to the Right
827556 An Astronomer Holding a Book and a Telescope, Looking up to the Right, (black and white chalk on grey-blue paper) by Piazzetta, Giovanni Battista (1683-1754); 40.6x31

L Astrolabe et la Zelee, arrivee a Noukahiva, (tinted lithograph)
828377 L Astrolabe et la Zelee, arrivee a Noukahiva, (tinted lithograph) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66); 42.2x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Astrolabe et la Zelee, arrivee a Noukahiva)

Allegory of Science (oil on canvas)
PHD21363 Allegory of Science (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); Musee Jacquemart-Andre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Lt. Evans surveying with the 4 inch theodolite used to locate the South Pole
STC255064 Lt. Evans surveying with the 4 inch theodolite used to locate the South Pole, from Scotts Last Expedition (b/w photo) by Ponting

Ramsays discharge tubes for the noble gases (glass)
UCL273800 Ramsays discharge tubes for the noble gases (glass) by English School; Science Collections, University College London, UK; (add.info.: top to bottom - Argon, Green helium)

The Academy of Sciences and Fine Arts (engraving)
XIR180194 The Academy of Sciences and Fine Arts (engraving) by Le Clerc, Sebastien I (1637-1714); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Greenwich Observatory, photographing the Temperature; Method of Reading Deep-Sunk Thermometers (engraving)
1590197 Greenwich Observatory, photographing the Temperature; Method of Reading Deep-Sunk Thermometers (engraving) by Murray

Man Made Lightning
circa 1950: Electricity arcs through the air at the National Physical Laboratory, looking very much like a miniature display of lightning. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Bright blue and orange flame of bunsen burner, close up

Radiotelescope
15th January 1963: A radiotelescope in Nancay, France. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Physics, 1889 (oil on canvas)
XIR218207 Physics, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Duez, Ernest Ange (1843-96); 30x60 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Jim Hawkins Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Jim Hawkins Carreras Cigarette Card

Postcard of Telescope at Grand Canyon. ca. 1912, Telescope in the Lookout. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona H-1890 The telescope in this tower in not the usual type of single-barrel machine

Differently coloured strips of litmus paper illustrating the acid to alkali spectrum in liquids, close up

Apparatus for neutralization of acid with a measured amount of alkali with ph indicator in flask, acid half neutralized

Clamp stands holding apparatus to prepare hydrochloric acid using sulphuric acid and sodium chloride

Chemical explosion in glass flask emitting orange fumes

Laboratory apparatus to produce hydrogen sulphide from dilute hydrochloric acid and iron sulphide

Glass dish with suspension of sulphur in sodium sulphite heated on a tripod

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Step into the world of scientific exploration and innovation at Edison's Lab. Here, cutting-edge equipment fuels groundbreaking discoveries in various fields of study. Stem cell research takes center stage, unlocking the potential for revolutionary medical advancements. In one corner, a conceptual artwork captures the imagination, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional thinking. A focus-stacked, inverted image reveals the intricate beauty of diatoms on a microscope slide - these single-celled algae are unsung heroes responsible for 25% of our breathable oxygen and 20% of global carbon fixation. A portrait hangs proudly on the wall; it depicts Ernest Rutherford, a brilliant mind whose contributions to science shaped our understanding of atomic structure. In contrast, an aged lithograph showcases Drs. Taylor and Rees diligently performing their analysis in 1856 - a testament to the enduring pursuit of knowledge throughout history. Amidst bubbling flasks and colorful reactions in the chemistry lab, scientists conduct experiments that unravel nature's mysteries. The psychic lab delves into realms beyond our senses as researchers explore uncharted territories of consciousness. The Atlantic Telegraph stands as a symbol of human ingenuity; its successful completion revolutionized global communication forevermore. Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself leans against a chain drum at Millwall - his visionary engineering feats shaping modern infrastructure. Within these walls lies The Academy of Sciences and Fine Arts—a sanctuary where creativity intertwines with scientific inquiry—nurturing both intellect and artistic expression alike. Finally, we glimpse Dr. Atkinson engrossed in his laboratory during Scott's Last Expedition—an evocative black-and-white photograph capturing dedication amidst harsh conditions—a reminder that scientific progress often demands sacrifice. Scientific equipment is not merely tools but gateways to discovery—the conduits through which humanity unveils secrets hidden within nature's fabric, and is here that dreams become reality as sound experiments reverberate through time itself—ushering us towards an enlightened future fueled by knowledge and innovation.