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This digital collection features selected visual representations of the periodic table of the elements, with an emphasis on alternative layouts including circular, cylindrical, pyramidal, spiral, and triangular forms. Ranging in date from the 1860s to the 1990s, the materials provide a panorama of the historic evolution of the periodic table following Dmitri Mendeleev's initial 1869 design. Illustrations depicting chemical elements and concepts in atomic theory are also included in this collection.

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  • Chemical elements165
  • Scientific illustration126
  • Periodic table of the elements119
  • Periodic law108
  • Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-190729
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  • Edmonston and Douglas25
  • Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-187025
  • Van Voorst, John, active 1833-188625
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  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate VII: Zeolitic Minerals, Carbonaceous Limestone

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-8. Zeolitic Minerals.
    1. Leucite
    2. Natrolite
    3. Crystallised Zeolite or Mesotype
    4. Heulandite
    5. Stilbite or Foliated Zeolite
    6. Analcime
    7. Apophyllite
    8. The same [Apophyllite]

    Figures 9-18. Carbonaceous…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Limestone, Stalactites and stalagmites, Zeolites
  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate B: Modifications of Crystalline Planes, Axes of Crystals, Optical Phenomena of Crystals

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-10. Modifications of Crystalline Planes, Combinations, Axes, and Optical Phenomena.
    1. Curved Places of the Hexakis-Octahedron
    2. Striation, or Striping the Planes of the Cube
    3. Drusy
    4. Drusy, or…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Crystals
  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate A: Planes of Crystals and Separate Crystalline Forms

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-26. Planes of Crystals and Separate Crystalline Forms
    1. Square
    2. Cube
    3. Rhombus
    4. Rhombic Dodecahedron, or Granatoid
    5. Rectangle
    6. Rectangular Prism
    7. Rhomboid
    8. Oblique Rhomboidal Prism
    9. Trapezium…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Prisms, Crystals
  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate VI: Felspathic Minerals and Rocks, Micaceous Minerals, Granite

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-10. Felspathic Minerals and Rocks.
    1. Potash Felspar
    2. Apple-green Felspar or Amazon Stone
    3. Common Felspar or Orthoclase
    4. Adularia
    5. Sodalite, Albite, Pericline
    6. Green Porphyry Felspar
    7. Black Porphyry…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Granite
  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate V: Kyanite, Disthene, Staurolite, Andalusite, Tourmaline, Dichorite, Peliom, Augite, Hornblende, Amphibole, Hypersthene, Mountain Wood, Serpentine, Ophite, Omphacite

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-2. Kyanite, Disthene.
    1. Kyanite
    2. The same [Kyanite]

    Figures 3-5. Staurolite.
    3. Staurolite
    4. The same [Staurolite]
    5. The same [Staurolite]

    Figures 6-7. Andalusite.
    6. Andalusite
    7. Hollow Spar or…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Serpentinite, Augite, Cordierite, Tourmaline, Andalusite, Cyanite
  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate IV: Quartz and Opal

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-20. Quartz and Opal.
    1. Grey and White Striped Flint
    2. Carnelian
    3. Fortification Agate
    4. Clouded Agate
    5. Puddingstone or Quartz Conglomerate
    6. Vitrified Tube
    7. Wood Opal
    8. Chrysoprase
    9. Black and White…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Quartz, Opals
  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate III: Quartz

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-19. Quartz.
    1. Ferruginous Quartz
    2. Rock Crystal
    3. Rose Quartz
    4. Smoky Quartz
    5. Amethyst
    6. Group of Rock Crystal
    7. Group of Rock Crystal
    8. Amethyst
    9. Eqyptian Jasper
    10. Jasper
    11. Ribbon Jasper
    12. He…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Quartz
  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate II: Topaz, Garnet, Vesuvian, Idocrase, Chrysolite, Olivine, Pistacite, Epidote, Turquoise, Johnite, Calamite, Lazulite, Lapis Lazuli

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-7. The Topaz.
    1. Topaz
    2. The same [Topaz]
    3. Dark Yellow Topaz
    4. Sea-green Topaz or Aquamarine
    5. Light Yellow Topaz
    6. Dark Yellow Topaz
    7. The same [Dark Yellow Topaz]

    Figures 8-19. The Garnet.
    8. Common…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Topaz, Garnet, Leucite, Olivine, Epidote, Turquoise, Lapis lazuli
  • Rare books, Publications, Lithographs

    Plate I: Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby, Chrysoberyl, Spinel, Zircon, Hyacinth, Beryl, and Emerald

    • Part of The Mineral Kingdom
    • 1859

    Figures 1-9. The Diamond.
    1. Diamond - a simple regular Octahedron
    2. The pyramidal Octahedron
    3. The pyramidal Tetrahedron
    4. The double pyramidal Tetrahedron
    5. The Star of the South
    6. The Regent or Pitt diamond
    7. T…

    • Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
    • Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
    • Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
    • Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Diamonds, Sapphires, Chrysoberyl, Spinel, Emeralds
  • Publications, Illustrations

    Preparation of Metallic Iron

    • Part of Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids
    • 1870 – 1900

    Illustration showing an apparatus used to generate an environment in which iron is able to ignite with oxygen at room temperature. The illustration is labeled to indicate a source of hydrogenated gas, a desiccative…

    • Publisher Ward, Lock & Co.
    • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Chemical elements, Science--Experiments, Iron--Corrosion, Combustion
  • Publications, Illustrations

    The Electric Machine

    • Part of Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids
    • 1870 – 1900

    Illustration depicting an Electric Machine, or a device used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy to store a static positive charge. The device operates by turning a glass plate between two metal-coated…

    • Publisher Ward, Lock & Co.
    • Subject Electricity, Electric machines, Electrical engineering, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Chemical elements, Science--Experiments
  • Advertisements, Ephemera

    The 53rd Element

    • 1938

    Color print advertisement for iodine manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company. The advertisement features a bottle of iodine and a manicured hand holding a dropper. A drop of iodine is illustrated against a plain…

    • Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
    • Subject Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Corporations, Iodine, Chemical industry, Chemical elements, Medical supplies, Antiseptics, Antiseptics in dentistry, Advertising, Industrial
  • Publications

    Bessemer's Process

    • Part of Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids
    • 1870 – 1900

    Black and white illustration depicting a chamber with bursts of heat emitting from either side. The scene represents an environment in which the Bessemer process may be conducted. The Bessemer process, developed by Sir…

    • Publisher Ward, Lock & Co.
    • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Chemical elements, Steel, Steel--Thermal properties, Bessemer, Henry, Sir, 1813-1898, Bessemer process
  • Publications, Illustrations

    Will-O'-The-Wisp (Phosphuretted Hydrogen and Marsh Gas)

    • Part of Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids
    • 1870 – 1900

    Black and white illustration depicting an evening marsh scene. The illustration demonstrates the natural occurrence of phosphoric compounds which become luminous in the presence of atmospheric gases. The illustration…

    • Publisher Ward, Lock & Co.
    • Subject Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Chemical elements, Science--Experiments, Nonmetals, Phosphors, Phosphorescence
  • Publications, Illustrations

    Sulphur [Sulfur] Furnace

    • Part of Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids
    • 1870 – 1900
    • Author Ward, Lock & Co.
    • Subject Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Chemical elements, Furnaces, Sulfur
  • Publications, Illustrations

    Phosphorescent Flower Emitting Light in a Dark Room

    • Part of Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids
    • 1870 – 1900

    Illustration depicting a flower temporarily illuminated through the use of phosphorescent powder.

    • Author Ward, Lock & Co.
    • Subject Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Chemical elements, Science--Experiments, Phosphors, Phosphorescence
  • Publications, Illustrations

    Artificial Flower Coated with Phosphorescent Powder, Exposed to the Light of Magnesium Wire

    • Part of Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids
    • 1870 – 1900

    Illustration depicting an experiment in which an artificial flower coated with phosphorescent powder temporarily becomes luminous and shines in the dark when exposed to magnesium wire.

    • Author Ward, Lock & Co.
    • Subject Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Chemical elements, Science--Experiments, Phosphorescence, Phosphors
  • 386 items
    Publications, Illustrated works

    Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids

    • 1870 – 1900

    Educational volume covering a variety of topics related to electricity and the chemical elements in two parts. The first half of the volume is devoted to electrical and magnetic discoveries and modern electric machines,…

    • Publisher Ward, Lock & Co.
    • Subject Electricity, Magnetism, Electric machines, Telegraph, Electric lighting, Electrical engineering, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Chemical elements, Science--Experiments
  • 132 items
    Publications

    Beeton's Book of Chemistry

    • 1865

    Publication providing an overview of the basic principles of chemistry with regards to non-metallic elements. Includes engravings, experiments, an appendix containing tables and supply lists, and an index. Part of a…

    • Contributor Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865
    • Author Beeton, Samuel Orchart, 1831-1877
    • Publisher Frederick Warne (Firm)
    • Subject Chemistry, Nonmetals, Chemical elements, Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865, Beeton, Samuel Orchart, 1831-1877, Science--Textbooks, Science--Experiments, Science--Study and teaching
  • Publications

    Fog tracks from radium

    • Part of Intermediate Text Book of Chemistry
    • 1919 (Date of publication)

    Plate features photographs by Charles Thomson Rees Wilson (1869-1959) of the fog tracks of radium. Figures one and two illustrate the paths of helium atoms, with an enlargement in figure three. Figure four shows the…

    • Author Smith, Alexander, 1865-1922
    • Publisher The Century Co.
    • Photographer Wilson, Charles Thomson Rees, 1869-1959
    • Subject Textbooks, Chemical elements, Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching, Wilson, Charles Thomson Rees, 1869-1959, Radium, Radium--Analysis, Scientific illustration
  • Publications

    Modified periodic table of elements

    • Part of Intermediate Text Book of Chemistry
    • 1919

    This modified periodic table of elements differs from Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev's (1834-1907) version as explained in the text.

    • Author Smith, Alexander, 1865-1922
    • Subject Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907, Periodic table, Periodic table of the elements, Textbooks, Chemical elements, Scientific illustration, Science--Study and teaching
  • Rare books, Maps

    Map of western Pennsylvania with oil production centers

    • The Oil Industry in the North American State of Pennsylvania and the Caucasus
    • Part of Neft︠i︡ana︠i︡a promyshlennostʹ v s︠i︡evero-amerikanskom shtat︠i︡e Pensilʹvanīi i na Kavkaze
    • 1877

    Map of western Pennsylvania documenting oil production centers as well as bodies of water (Lake Erie, Allegheny River), cities (Titusville, Pittsburgh), and neighboring states (Ohio, New York).

    Dmitry Ivanovich…

    • Author Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907
    • Publisher Tipografia tovaritchestva Obshchestvenna︠i︡a polʹza
    • Subject Oil fields, Petroleum industry and trade, Pennsylvania--Oil Creek (Crawford County and Venango County), Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907, Maps
  • 328 items
    Rare books

    Neft︠i︡ana︠i︡a promyshlennostʹ v s︠i︡evero-amerikanskom shtat︠i︡e Pensilʹvanīi i na Kavkaze

    • The Oil Industry in the North American State of Pennsylvania and the Caucasus
    • 1877

    Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev (1834-1907) traveled to the United States in 1876 to visit the booming oil industry in western Pennsylvania. During his visit, he studied rock formations in the area, visited oil refineries,…

    • Author Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907
    • Publisher Tipografia tovaritchestva Obshchestvenna︠i︡a polʹza
    • Subject Oil fields, Petroleum industry and trade, Pennsylvania--Oil Creek (Crawford County and Venango County), Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907
  • 36 items
    Publications

    Tungsten, the Story of an Indispensable Metal

    • 1955

    A brief, illustrated history of Tungsten, or wolfram, a rare metal first isolated by Swedish Pomeranian and German pharmaceutical chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele (1742-1786) and Spanish chemists and brothers José…

    • Author Andrews, Mildred Gwin, 1903-1984
    • Publisher Tungsten Institute
    • Subject Delhuyar, Juan José, 1754-1796, Tungsten industry, Delhuyar, Fausto, 1755-1833, Scheele, Carl Wilhelm, 1742-1786, Chemical elements, Tungsten
  • Rare books, Charts, diagrams, etc

    Mendeleyev's Periodic Table of the Elements

    • 1871

    This is the first published periodic table of elements in its modern form with the elements of each group arranged vertically. Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev (1834-1907) created this table for the second edition of his…

    • Author Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907
    • Publisher Tip. t-va "Obshchestvenna︠i︡a polʹza
    • Subject Science--Study and teaching, Chemistry, Periodic table, Periodic table of the elements, Textbooks, Chemical elements, Scientific illustration, Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907
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