Pettit Collection

"Pettit: A Name Woven into the Tapestry of History" From celebrated racehorses and jockeys to groundbreaking inventors and artists

2632140 by American School, (19th century); 10.5x13.7 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876)

Pettit Collection: Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving)

Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving)
1601876 Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving) by Prades, Alfred de (fl.c.1862-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys)

Pettit Collection: Union Refugees, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Union Refugees, 1865 (oil on canvas)
984971 Union Refugees, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Pettit, George W. (1838-1910); 102x137.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Pettit Collection: SMITH, Sir Francis Pettit (1804-1874). English inventor

SMITH, Sir Francis Pettit (1804-1874). English inventor and, along with John Ericsson, one of the inventors of the screw propeller. Engraving

James Pettit Andrews
JAMES PETTIT ANDREWS antiquary and historian Date: 1737 - 1797

Pettit Collection: Francis Pettit Smith - 2

Francis Pettit Smith - 2
FRANCIS PETTIT SMITH Engineer who invented the screw propeller Date: 1808 - 1874

Francis Pettit Smith
FRANCIS PETTIT SMITH Engineer who invented the screw propeller Date: 1808 - 1874

Pettit Collection: Hon. William B. Woods, Newly-Appointed Associate Justice of the United States Supreme

Hon. William B. Woods, Newly-Appointed Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court

Pettit Collection: CIVIL WAR: FORT RICHARDSON. Union Captain Rufus D

CIVIL WAR: FORT RICHARDSON. Union Captain Rufus D. Pettits Battery B, 1st New York Light Artillery at Fort Richardson in the vicinity of Fair Oaks, Virginia. Photograph by George N. Barnard

Paddling a sea kayak on a calm Pettit Lake in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho (MR)

FRANCIS PETTIT SMITH (1808-1874). English inventor. Wood engraving, 1871

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"Pettit: A Name Woven into the Tapestry of History" From celebrated racehorses and jockeys to groundbreaking inventors and artists, the name Pettit has left an indelible mark across various domains. Sir Francis Pettit Smith, an English inventor, revolutionized maritime travel with his invention of the propeller, forever changing the course of naval engineering. Meanwhile, James Pettit Andrews showcased his artistic prowess through engravings depicting celebrated racehorses and jockeys. His intricate work immortalized these magnificent creatures in a way that still captivates us today. In another realm entirely, Union Refugees sought solace amidst turmoil in 1865 as captured by an oil on canvas painting. The artist's brush strokes convey both their struggles and resilience during a challenging period in history. The World by Paul Meritt and Henry Pettit stands as a testament to collaboration between two creative minds. Their joint effort resulted in a captivating portrayal of our planet that continues to inspire awe. Even beyond Earth's boundaries, physical sciences and biomedical technologies found new frontiers with Enhanced Zero Gravity Locomotion (eZLS). This innovation allowed astronauts like Donald R. , Science Officer aboard Expedition Six at the International Space Station (ISS), to navigate space with enhanced ease. Through diverse fields such as artistry, invention, exploration, and science fiction literature like "The World, " individuals bearing the name they have contributed significantly throughout history. Their legacies continue to shape our world today while inspiring future generations to reach for new heights.