Historical Scientific Demonstrations

Images depicting historical demonstrations of electricity and candle-making in 18th and 19th century settings, showcasing participants and various equipment.

The Female School of Art, Queen-Square in London: the Life Class, 1868. View of '...a sitting of the living model in costume. This room, measuring 47 ft long by 26 ft. wide, is well lighted and thoroughly furnished with casts from the antique...Upwards of 120 students are on the books, and as many as 150 could be accommodated. The school is the only one devoted exclusively to female education in art, and deserves a visit from those interested in the advancement of art-education amongst women...The considerable number of works in the present Academy exhibition by female contributors, and the
The Female School of Art, Queen-Square in London: the Life Class, 1868. View of '...a sitting of the living model in costume. This room, measuring 47 ft long by 26 ft. wide, is well lighted and thoroughly furnished with casts from the antique...Upwards of 120 students are on the books, and as many as 150 could be accommodated. The school is the only one devoted exclusively to female education in art, and deserves a visit from those interested in the advancement of art-education amongst women...The considerable number of works in the present Academy exhibition by female contributors, and the