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Universaldictionaryofarts Collection (page 4)

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Anatomy of human musculature

Anatomy of human musculature.. Anatomy of human musculature showing outer muscles from the front. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Astronomical clock by the Scottish clockmaker Thomas Reid

Astronomical clock by the Scottish clockmaker Thomas Reid.. Details of the astronomical clock made by the Scottish clockmaker Thomas Reid in 1791

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Bordas repeating circle without reflection

Bordas repeating circle without reflection, an astronomical ins. Repeating circle without reflection invented by Etienne Lenoir, assistant to Jean-Charles de Borda, in 1784

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Clock with chimes

Clock with chimes.. Clock with chimes showing clockwork mechanism. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Brockbanks chronometer

Brockbanks chronometer.. Details of the mechanism of a chronometer made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank, a famous London clock maker

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Designs for a rotative roof for an astronomical telescope

Designs for a rotative roof for an astronomical telescope.. Designs for a rotative roof for an astronomical telescope by Reverend William Pearson and John Smeaton

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: The solar system

The solar system.. The solar system, showing the sun, Mercury, Venus, the earth, Mars, Juno, Pallas, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, the Georgian planet (Uranus) and Vesta (asteroid)

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Edward Troughtons method of graduating a circle

Edward Troughtons method of graduating a circle.. Astronomical equipment maker Edward Troughtons method of graduating a circle. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Anatomy of birds - crop or gullet

Anatomy of birds - crop or gullet.. Anatomy of birds- the crop or gullet. Copperplate engraving by T. Milton after a drawing by W

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: armor from the 11th century to the 14th century

armor from the 11th century to the 14th century.. armor from the 11th century to the 14th century. Normans in chain-mail suits of armor and medieval knights in full plate armor

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Ancient armor

Ancient armor.. Ancient armor from Denon (1, 2), from the Tuscan Gallery (3, 4, 8, 9a), from a gem (5), from Sir William Hamiltons vases (6) and a bronze in the British Museum (8)

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Ancient bronzes of warriors in armor

Ancient bronzes of warriors in armor.. Ancient bronzes of warriors in armor from the collection of Peter Knight, Esq. (A, D) and in the British Museum (B, C)

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Violin, sordine, violoncello, violino piccola

Violin, sordine, violoncello, violino piccola and viola de gamba.. Violin and bow (1, 2), sordine or mute (3), violoncello (4), violino piccola or kit (5), Viola de Gamba of the 16th century (6)

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Perspective view of the improved orrery for mean motions

Perspective view of the improved orrery for mean motions.. Perspective view of the improved orrery for mean motions built by British astronomer William Pearson

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Cometarium

Cometarium.. Cometarium by W. Jones, a mechanical device designed to illustrate the motion of a comet about the Sun. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Dial work of a clock showing the moon age, lunar phase, etc

Dial work of a clock showing the moon age, lunar phase, etc.. Dial work of a clock showing the moon age, lunar phase, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: New dial work of a small spring clock

New dial work of a small spring clock.. New dial work of a small spring clock showing the phenomena of the moon, days of the week, months, compass, etc

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Clockwork mechanism

Clockwork mechanism.. Clockwork mechanism showing the striking part with one wheel and pinion, Huygheus endless cord, forcing spring, bolt and shutter

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Brockbanks astronomical clock

Brockbanks astronomical clock.. Details of the mechanism of an astronomical clock made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank, a famous London clock maker

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Roman basilica and circus

Roman basilica and circus.. Architectural elevation and plan of a Roman basilica and circus of Caracalla. Copperplate engraving by J

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Part of the interior of a Hindu temple at Deo in Bahar

Part of the interior of a Hindu temple at Deo in Bahar.. Part of the interior of a Hindu temple at Deo in Bahar. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Anatomy of the horse: musculature

Anatomy of the horse: musculature.. Anatomy of the horse- musculature. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Examples of joinery

Examples of joinery.. Examples of joinery, wooden doors and windows. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Nautical engineering- bolt machinery and messenger

Nautical engineering- bolt machinery and messenger, 18th century.. Nautical engineering- Captain William Boltons machine for drawing bolts, Mr Phillips tubes for driving bolts, bits, ring rope

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Worsted manufacture- breaking, spinning and roving frame

Worsted manufacture- breaking, spinning and roving frame.. Equipment used in worsted manufacture: breaking frame, spinning frame and roving frame, 18th century

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Wool manufacturing machine from the 18th century

Wool manufacturing machine from the 18th century.. Wool manufacturing machine from the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Carding engine used for wool manufacture, 18th century

Carding engine used for wool manufacture, 18th century.. Carding engine used for wool manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Shearing machine used in wool manufacture, 18th century

Shearing machine used in wool manufacture, 18th century.. Shearing machine used in wool manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Slubbing machine or billy, 19th century

Slubbing machine or billy, 19th century.. Slubbing machine or billy, used to twist carded thread in woollen manufacture, 19th century

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Wire mill, 19th century

Wire mill, 19th century.. Wire mill, machinery used to manufacture wire, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Map of an estate surveyed and delineated using a theodolite

Map of an estate surveyed and delineated using a theodolite.. Map of an estate in East Sheen, Surrey, surveyed and delineated using a theodolite by James Wadmore, 1811. Copperplate engraving by W

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Telegraph equipment, alphabet, and machinery, 19th century

Telegraph equipment, alphabet, and machinery, 19th century.. Telegraph equipment, alphabet, and machinery. 19th century communication technology. Copperplate engraving by W

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Portable theodolite by Edward Troughton

Portable theodolite by Edward Troughton.. Portable theodolite by Edward Troughton. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Surgical equipment from the 19th century

Surgical equipment from the 19th century.. Surgical equipment including tourniquets and amputation instruments from the 19th century

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Roman ampitheatre

Roman ampitheatre.. Architectural elevation and view of a Roman ampitheatre in ruins. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Piggery at Woburn Abbey

Piggery at Woburn Abbey.. Plans and elevations of the piggery of the Duke of Bedfords farm at Woburn Abbey. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary

Background imageUniversaldictionaryofarts Collection: Agricultural kilns

Agricultural kilns.. Plans and elevations of agricultural kilns including a general kiln, Rawsons kiln, Coppingers malt kiln, Peppers malt kiln and Count Rumfords lime kiln



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