An alchemist at his alembic; surrounded by vignettes of scientific pursuits. Wood engraving by Dalziel, 18--.

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[1870?]
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37837i
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Top left and right, a putto being taught geometry and arithmetic by ancient sages. Top centre, thunder, lightning, ballooning and kite-flying. Lower left and right, fire extinguishing and navigation. At the foot, men strenuously turn a gigantic mill wheel

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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [1870?]

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1 print : wood engraving

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Scientific pursuits. Dalziel sc.

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Wellcome Collection 37837i

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Exhibited in “AI: More than Human” at World Museum, Liverpool, 18 May - 31 October 2021

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