Filling a Firework Rocket
Title

Filling a Firework Rocket

Caption

Filling a firework rocket. The case or 'coffin' of paper is placed in a form and forced to a good fit with a couple of sharp blows with a mallet. It was then filled with the explosive charge using a funnel (G) to pour in measures (F), and rammed down firmly after each measure. From "A Rich Cabinet, with Variety of Inventions" by John White (London, 1658).

Date

1658

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07111_009311P

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