Record

Reference numberIM/005692
LevelItem
TitleDavy, Sir Humphry
ArtistValencia, Richard
Date2003
DescriptionPhotograph of the wick of Sir Humphry Davy's safety lamp in possession of the Royal Society
FormatPhotograph
MaterialsColour negative
Dimensions75 x 62 mm
Access statusOpen
Related materialRoyal Society scientific instrument I/003
Related records in the catalogueI/003
CopiesColour tiff, Richardiii/Objects and artefacts/Davy H, I003; B&W negative, Box N101-glass
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA8200Davy; Sir; Humphry (1778 - 1829); chemist1778 - 1829
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