Bunsen Collection

19th Century electrical equipment
Technical illustrations of a variety of items of 19th century electrical equipment covering Galvanism, electro-magnetism, magneto-electricity and thermo-electricity

Robert William Bunsen 2
ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN German scientist, famed for his invention of the Bunsen burner

A Bunsen cell
5307990 A Bunsen cell.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bunsen cell, a zinc-carbon primary cell composed of a zinc anode in dilute sulphuric acid separated by a porous pot from a carbon cathode in)

Diagram of Bunsen's Geyser Theory
5309401 Diagram of Bunsen's Geyser Theory; (add.info.: Diagram of Bunsen's Geyser Theory. Diagram shows convection of water with hot water rising in centre and falling back somewhat cooled)

Map of spectrum of sun and various elements, 1895
3480107 Map of spectrum of sun and various elements, 1895; (add.info.: Map of spectrum of sun and various elements; based on Bunsen and Kirchhoff)

A Cruise in the Black Sea (engraving)
1618968 A Cruise in the Black Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cruise in the Black Sea)

Christian Karl Josias von Bunsen (engraving)
5219495 Christian Karl Josias von Bunsen (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Karl Josias von Bunsen)

Electricity (engraving)
5207057 Electricity (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Ferdinand Hurter (b / w photo)
3649849 Ferdinand Hurter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinand Hurter)

Robert Wilhelm Bunsen, 19th century German chemist, (1900). Bunsen (1811-1899) is widely considered one of the greatest experimental chemists of the 19th century

Gustav Kirchhoff, Robert Bunsen and Henry Roscoe, scientists, c1860. Left to right: Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887), German physicist; Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen (1811-1899)

Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, German physicist, 1873. Kirchhoff (1824-1887) is known for his work on electricity, heat and optics

Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, German physicist, 1876. Kirchhoff (1824-1887) is known for his work on electricity, heat and optics

Spectroscopic apparatus used by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, c1895
Spectroscopic apparatus used by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887). Discovered Spectrum Analysis (1859)

Spectroscope, 1882. A spectroscope of the type used by Gustave Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887) and Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) in studying the emission spectra of heated chemical elements

Robert Bunsen, German chemist, 1850s. Artist: C Cook
Robert Bunsen, German chemist, 1850s. Signed portrait; Bunsen (1811-1899) is widely considered one of the greatest experimental chemists of the 19th century

Spectroscope, 1872. Instrument of the type developed by Robert Bunsen (1811-1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887) during the 1850s

Spectroscope of the type used by Gustave Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1889) and Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899). From Theodore Eckardt Physics in Pictures, London, 1882. Chromolithograph

Bunsen Peak, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Two handmade Christmas and New Year cards -- Please distil wishes to taste -- with a diagram of chemical apparatus. Date: circa 1890s

Women in Glass Factory
Two women working in a glass factory. They are mixing something with a pestle in a mortar; a Bunsen burner with a large flame sits on the work surface. Date: circa 1930

POTATO LABORATORY, 1935. Interior of a potato laboratory, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Photograph by Carl Mydans, August 1935

C. J. de Bunsen
C.J. de Bunsen

Bunsens battery

ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN (1811-1899). German chemist. Original carte-de-visite photograph

Spectroscopic apparatus used by used by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887). Discovered Spectrum Analysis (1859)

Spectroscope of the type used by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887). Discovered Spectrum Analysis (1859)

Gustave Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887), German physicist. Together with Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) he pioneered spectrum analysis, and formulated two laws governing electric networks

Gustave Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887), German physicist, 1876. He is known for his work in electricity, heat, and optics. He collaboration with Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899)

From left to right, chemists and physicists: Kirchhoff, von Bunsen and Roscoe c1860. Gustave Robert Kirchhoff, German physicist (1824-1887), Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen

Wilhelm Eberhard Bunsen (1811-1899) German chemist and physicist

John Tyndall (1820-1893) Irish born physicist and mountaineer (1893). Studied in Marburg under Robert Bunsen (1811-1899). Appointed professor at the Royal Institution, London, in 1844

Henry Enfield Roscoe (1833-1915) English chemist who did research in Heidelberg with Bunsen. Professor of chemistry at Manchester University (1856-1886)

Bunsen cell, 1842 C016 / 3681
Bunsen cell. View of an electrolytic cell made by Robert Bunsen in 1842. Known as a Bunsen cell or Bunsen battery, it has an outer zinc shell that acts as the anode

Christian Baron Bunsen 3
CHRISTIAN CARL JOSIAS, baron BUNSEN Prussian diplomat and scholar, at one time ambassador to England. Date: 1791 - 1860

Christian Baron Bunsen 2
CHRISTIAN CARL JOSIAS, baron BUNSEN Prussian diplomat, drawn while posted to England. Date: 1791 - 1860

Christian Baron Bunsen 1
CHRISTIAN CARL JOSIAS, baron BUNSEN Prussian diplomat, depicted when he was ambassador to London, wearing his uniform. Date: 1791 - 1860

Robert William Bunsen 3
ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN German scientist, famed for his invention of the Bunsen burner. In old age. Date: 1811 - 1899

C. K. JOSIAS von BUNSEN (1791-1860). Prussian diplomat, lay theologian and scholar
C.K. JOSIAS von BUNSEN (1791-1860). Prussian diplomat, lay theologian and scholar. Line engraving, German, 19th century

ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN (1811-1899). German chemist. Steel engraving, 19th century

Preparing Lab Slide 50S
A laboratory technician prepares a slide for bacteriological examination. Date: 1950s

Heat-resistant asbestos
A photograph taken for a commercial client, demonstrating the heat-resisting properties of Asbestos, long before the modern dangers of the material were recognised. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Education, girls, science
A science class for girls. A Bunsen burner is held against a test tube during a class experiment

Society wedding at St Margarets Church
A society wedding between Lieutenant-Colonel Archibald Vivian Campbell Douglas and Elizabeth Cicely de Bunsen. The bridegroom is from Mains, Laraich, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Bunsens Battery
BUNSENs CELL A carbon-zinc electric cell invented by Robert Bunsen in 1841

Robert Wilhelm Bunsen
ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN German chemist

Science Class
Pupils at South Hall school for Girls, at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, at work in the laboratory. The girl in the centre is using a Bunsen Burner

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"Bunsen: Pioneering the Path of Electrical Innovation in the 19th Century" Step into the world of Bunsen, where electrical equipment revolutionized scientific exploration. Robert William Bunsen, a prominent figure in this era, left an indelible mark on history with his groundbreaking contributions. Embark on a captivating journey through time as we delve into the realms of discovery. A Cruise in the Black Sea engraving transports us to moments when Bunsen's genius was at play. Alongside him stands Christian Karl Josias von Bunsen, another remarkable individual etched forever in our memories. Electricity takes center stage as an enchanting engraving reveals its mesmerizing power. Ferdinand Hurter's black and white photo captures the essence of this electrifying epoch, showcasing how science unfolded under Bunsen's watchful eye. Robert Wilhelm Bunsen himself emerges from history's pages—a German chemist whose brilliance continues to inspire generations even today. In a snapshot from 1900, we catch a glimpse of his profound impact on scientific progress. A moment frozen in time brings together three extraordinary minds—Gustav Kirchhoff, Robert Bunsen, and Henry Roscoe—scientists who shared their knowledge and shaped our understanding during their encounters around 1860. The enigmatic Gustav Robert Kirchhoff appears twice more—an eminent physicist whose work resonates throughout centuries. His presence lingers through portraits captured in 1873 and 1876—a testament to his enduring influence. Witnessing innovation firsthand becomes possible with glimpses into spectroscopic apparatus used by both Robert Wilhelm Bunsen and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff circa 1895. These visionary instruments paved new paths for scientific inquiry that continue to shape our world today. Finally, behold the spectroscope—an ingenious invention dating back to 1882—that unlocked mysteries hidden within light itself.