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Printing the body
The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.
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The chymist’s trade card
An 18th-century trade card reveals far more than its owner may have intended.
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The amateur silversmith
It started as hobby and soon became a passion. Geraldine Holden tells us where the art and science of silver unite.
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A depressive man standing by a country pond in the pouring rain - not helping his state of mind. Wood engraving, 1869.
Date: 1869Reference: 13804i- Books
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Bowles's artists assistant in drawing, perspective, Etching, Engraving, Mezzotinto-Scraping, Painting on Glass, in Crayons, and in Water-Colours, And on Silks and Sattins. Containing the easiest and most comprehensive rules for the attainment of those truly Useful And Polite arts, Methodically digested, and adapted to the capacities of young beginners, illustrated with suitable examples engraved on four copper-plates.
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793.Date: [1780?]- Books
Japanese popular prints : from votive slips to playing cards / Rebecca Salter.
Salter, Rebecca, 1955-Date: 2006- Archives and manuscripts
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Miscellanea
Date: 1880-1963Reference: MS.5851Part of: Morrison and Hobson Families
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Ming Chinese wheel diagram of the channels
Zhang Shixian (Ming period, 1368-1644)