Vitriol Collection

A succesful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields Manure
A succesful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields Special Potato Manure - George Hadfield & Co. Ltd. (Established 1820) - Bone, fertilizer & Vitriol Works, Liverpool. Date: circa 1910s

Dutch cartoon, 1794, predicting ballooning in 1804. Chaotic scene as an attempt is made to get the balloon airborne
528657 Dutch cartoon, 1794, predicting ballooning in 1804. Chaotic scene as an attempt is made to get the balloon airborne

A husband attacking his wife and children with vitriol (colour litho)
2819198 A husband attacking his wife and children with vitriol (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shooting on Rue Drouot, Paris (litho)
2818828 Shooting on Rue Drouot, Paris (litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting on Rue Drouot, Paris)

James Hargreaves (b / w photo)
3649846 James Hargreaves (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Hargreaves)

A moving confrontation in court (colour litho)
2819131 A moving confrontation in court (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A moving confrontation in court)

Specimens of volcanic matter found in the crater of Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVI
1275124 Specimens of volcanic matter found in the crater of Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Department of Orne in northwest France (chromolitho)
724674 Department of Orne in northwest France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Orne in northwest France)

Revenge with vitriol (colour litho)
2782259 Revenge with vitriol (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revenge with vitriol. Vengeance Au Vitriol)

The Year 1804, c. 1794 (hand-coloured engraving)
908395 The Year 1804, c.1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lust tot Onderzoek (Desire to Research); ); The Stapleton Collection; Dutch

Specimens of volcanic matter found in the crater of Vesuvius, 1776
Specimens of volcanic matter found in the crater of Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Food adulteration, 1845
London improvements : adulteration of food in 1845. Sand is added to sugar, milk is watered down, bone dust and plaster of paris is added to dough and Vitriol is mixed into gin. Date: 1845

Distillation of oil of vitriol also known as sulphuric acid, 1651. Iron retort with cover, detail at C, D, is placed in furnace and connected to receiver at A

Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint)
XJF294026 Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. These were for the large-scale production of sulphuric acid also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2SO4

Sectional view of lead chamber process for large-scale production of sulphuric acid 1870. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04

Lead chamber for production of sulphuric acid also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04, 1866. It was one of the most important industrial chemicals

Lead chambers for large-scale production of sulphuric acid (Oil of Vitriol or HS204.) (1874). Sectional view showing the process from begging to end from the furnace (left)

Webbs chemical factory, Diglis, Worcestershire. The tall building to right behind chimney contains Gay-Lussacs lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid (Oil of Vitriol or H2SO4)

Dutch cartoon, 1794, predicting ballooning in 1804. Chaotic scene as an attempt is made to get the balloon airborne. Vitriol (Sulphuric Acid) and iron nails (Spyker)

CASQUE D OR POSTCARD
CASQUE D OR real name : Amelie Elie Noted Parisienne gigolette who achieved lasting fame when two apache friends came to blows (vitriol) over her

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"Unleashing the Dark Side: The Sinister History Unveiled" Step back in time to 1845, when food adulteration ran rampant and vitriol became a weapon of choice. Witness the horrifying scene as a husband's rage turns him into an attacker, using vitriol to scar his own wife and children forever. As we delve deeper into history, join us on Rue Drouot in Paris for a chilling litho depiction of a shooting fueled by vitriolic hatred. Feel the tension rise as you witness a moving confrontation unfold within the walls of a courtroom, where justice battles against revenge. But let's not confine our exploration solely to human cruelty. Marvel at Plate XXXXVI showcasing specimens of volcanic matter discovered deep within Vesuvius' crater. Transport yourself to the Department of Orne in northwest France through vivid chromolitho imagery that captures both beauty and danger. Intriguingly, even James Hargreaves makes an appearance with his black-and-white photograph, reminding us that innovation can sometimes be tainted by darkness lurking beneath its surface. Yet amidst all this darkness lies hope - behold. A successful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields Manure emerges from despair like nature's triumph over adversity. And don't miss William Combe's haunting aquatint illustration from "The English Dance of Death, " which serves as a cautionary tale about life's consequences. So come forth and immerse yourself in this captivating journey through time, where vitriol reveals its multifaceted nature - from poisoner to catalyst for change. Let these glimpses into history remind us that understanding our past is crucial for shaping our future wisely.