| Reference number | CLP/2/24 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'An account of a secrett in the use of painting in answere to the commands of the Royall Societie' by Mr [Thomas] Povey |
| Date | [1665] |
| Description | Povey describes a way of preventing glare on a painting by using oil of eggs. An experiment on its effectiveness was carried out by Mr Streter [Robert Streater, painter and etcher].
Subject: Chemistry
Read to the Royal Society on 18 April 1665. |
| Extent | 19p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | JBO/2/251 |
| Related records in the catalogue | RBO/3/69 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5143 | Povey; Thomas (c1613 - c1705); colonial entrepreneur and administrator | c1613 - c1705 |