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A Prize-Winner, if Sound (engraving)
1055802 A Prize-Winner, if Sound (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prize-Winner, if Sound, Veterinary Surgeons examining a Horse selected)

Experiment on the Lake of Geneva, to ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Water (engraving)
966568 Experiment on the Lake of Geneva, to ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiment on the Lake of Geneva)

Experiment to ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Air (engraving)
966569 Experiment to ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Air (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiment to ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Air)

The Blowing up of Hell Gate Rocks, East River, New York (engraving)
1053828 The Blowing up of Hell Gate Rocks, East River, New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blowing up of Hell Gate Rocks, East River, New York)

Gold: Minting gold coins in a stamping press at the Paris Mint. On the right, coins are being weighed to ascertain quality. Liebig Trade Card c1910

Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on plants and animals. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine is carried by the chain to items suspended

Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on water. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Section of the W
There was a crisis at the Bank of England in the early nineteenth century when it was discovered that a large proportion of the 8, 000, 000 gold sovereigns in circulation were light

Servants / Interview / 1896
" Not a love affair, I hope " A young woman seeking a position as a ladys companion is interviewed by a stern agent eager to ascertain why she left her last position. Date: 1896

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A Prize-Winning Moment: From the tranquil shores of Lake Geneva to the bustling streets of Paris, the thirst for knowledge drives humankind to conduct groundbreaking experiments. Witness the determination to Ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Water through an engrossing engraving, or the electrifying Effects of High Voltage on Plants and Animals. The quest for discovery continues with the Blowing up of Hell Gate Rocks in New York's East River and the Minting of Gold Coins at the Paris Mint. Even the Servants' Interviews of 1896 couldn't quench the insatiable curiosity that fuels scientific progress.