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A Design for a General Laboratory

  • 1822

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This engraving by Alfred William Warren is based on a painting by English watercolor specialist Cornelius Varley. The engraving depicts a design for a general scientific laboratory, with the apparatus numbered.

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  • 8 in. H x 10.5 in. W
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Box 18

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Warren, A. W. (Alfred William). “A Design for a General Laboratory.” Wove paper, paper (fiber product), 1822. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/gf06g337w.

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