Nitroglycerine Collection

Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa, Irish Fenian
Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa (1831-1915), Irish Fenian leader - The terrible monster who was frightened by a woman! He was a pioneer in the use of explosives for political persuasion

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Sketches at a Dynamite Manufactory (engraving)
1622649 Sketches at a Dynamite Manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Dynamite Manufactory)

Filling a shell with nitro-glycerine, oil field in Pennsylvania, USA, early 20th century(?). Preparatory to shooting the well. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Preparing and setting a Dynamite charge, Paris, 1890. From La Science Illustree

Cartridge from Nobel Explosives Company Limited, Ardeer, Ayrshire, 1884. Cartridge packed with Dynamite made at the factory. From The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1884

Workers at Nobel Explosives Company Limited, Ardeer, Ayrshire, 1884. Top: Mixing house, with women rubbing Dynamite. Bottom: Woman filling cartridges with Dynamite using a filling machine

Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, Italy, 1888
Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, north-west Italy, 1888. Nitroglycerin was mixed with Kieselghur (a diatomaceous earth) to produce Dynamite

Women packing dynamite cartridges, 1888. Explosives factory at Val Bormida, near Cengio, north-west Italy. Nitroglycerin was mixed with Kieselghur (a diatomaceous earth) to produce Dynamite

Nitroglycerin molecule
Nitroglycerin, molecular model. This chemical is used as a heart drug and an explosive. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white)

Nitroglycerin drug molecule
Nitroglycerin. Computer model of a molecule of the drug nitroglycerine. It is also known as nitroglycerin, trinitroglycerin and glyceryl trinitrate

Weapons / Explosives
Title-page of Alfred Nobels patent for nitroglycerine, issued at Stockholm 1866

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"Exploring the Explosive Legacy: Nitroglycerine Unveiled" Step into the world of nitroglycerine, a powerful explosive that has left an indelible mark on history. From its inception to its role in warfare and industry, this captivating cartoon delves into the fascinating story behind this volatile substance. Meet Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, an Irish Fenian who played a pivotal role in popularizing nitroglycerine during the late 19th century. His relentless advocacy for Irish independence led him to embrace dynamite as a symbol of resistance against British rule. As World War I engulfed nations in chaos, propaganda campaigns seized upon nitroglycerine's destructive potential. Sketches at a dynamite manufactory depict workers filling shells with this lethal compound, highlighting its crucial role on the battlefield. Travel back to early 20th-century Pennsylvania, USA, where oil fields became synonymous with danger and innovation. Witness how nitroglycerine was harnessed to extract precious resources from deep within the earth – a testament to human ingenuity amidst perilous conditions. In Paris of 1890, daring individuals prepared and set dynamite charges with meticulous precision. This glimpse into their dangerous profession showcases both their bravery and reliance on nitroglycerine's immense power. Delve further into history as we visit Ardeer, Ayrshire in 1884 – home to Nobel Explosives Company Limited. Here, workers diligently crafted cartridges filled with nitro-glycerine while women meticulously packed them into boxes; together they formed an integral part of industrial progress. Venturing across borders brings us to Val Bormida near Cengio, Italy in 1888 – witness firsthand the inner workings of a nitroglycerin processing plant nestled within an explosives factory. The scale and complexity involved demonstrate society's increasing reliance on these potent compounds.