The Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics (1809)
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834 · London : Published by R. Ackermann ... Sherwood & Co. and Walker & Co. ... and Simpkin & Marshall ... · leaf 203
at con-densation of air raises its tempera-ture, and that ihis may be carriedso far as to ignite combustible sub-stances ; an experiment which hasbeen frequently exhibited to publicauditories, as an Instrument appli-cable to this purpose Iin common sale. The anni \ Ifigure represents that which I… … Dcscriptio?i of the I*ijropncumalkApparatus. The cylinder a, fig. 1, is aboutnine inches long, and half an inchin diameter : it terminates in ascrew at b, on which screws themagazine c, intended to hold match-es, a bougie, and some fungus. Asteel rod, a, is attached to a solidpiston, or plunger,…
Fashion · Art, Decorative
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