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Portrait of Sir Humphry Davy

  • Part of Chemistry, Developed by Facts and Principles Drawn Chiefly from the Non-Metals
  • 1884

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Half-length portrait print of Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829). Davy was an English chemist and inventor who invented the field of electrochemistry. He is best known for his work isolating numerous elements using electricity. He also discovered the elemental nature of chlorine and iodine.

This plate is from John Howard Appleton's (1844-1930) Chemistry, Developed by Facts and Principles Drawn Chiefly from the Non-Metals, published in 1884. Intended as an introduction to the study of chemistry, this volume contains illustrations throughout the text including color plates. Color plates have been digitized along with a selection of illustrations.

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  • Appleton, John Howard, 1844-1930
Publisher
  • Providence Lithograph Company
Place of publication
  • Rhode Island--Providence
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  • Image
  • Text
Genre
  • Publications
Extent
  • 7.75 in. H x 5.75 in. W
Language
  • English
Subject
  • Chemistry
  • Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829
  • Portraits
  • Science--Study and teaching
  • Textbooks
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Page 87
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Appleton, John Howard. “Portrait of Sir Humphry Davy.” Chemistry, Developed by Facts and Principles Drawn Chiefly from the Non-Metals. Providence, Rhode Island: Providence Lithograph Company, 1884. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/pv8skiu.

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