Title

A condensing air pump

Caption

Engraving depicting a condensing air pump. Strong glass receiver held tightly down and air pumped into the vessel. Same principle was used to supply air to divers. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_340

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,0Mb) / 12,2in x 19,1in / 3663 x 5725 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Condensing Air Pump Air Pump Pump Air Glass Glass Receiver Vessel Divers Air Supply Physics History of Physics Science History of Science 19th Century