Microscope and oxy-hydrogen lamp projector Size:XL: 80 x 80cm Paul Hippolyte (1797-1856)

Paul Hippolyte (1797-1856)

one British and two Indian

'Bathing on the Seine (La Grenouillére)'

This cartoon depicts the widespread belief that the epidemic had been made as an excuse for needlessly raising the cost of beef

Technology is starting to make its presence felt in the previously untouched rural areas

Microscope and oxy-hydrogen lamp projector Size:XL: 80 x 80cm Paul Hippolyte (1797-1856)Image of a flea being projected by 'Palmer's improved portable oxy hydrogen apparatus and microscope with prepared objects, complete.' The equipment is mounted on a wheeled trolley in front of a screen, gas being piped from storage bellows to the projector for illumination of the microscope slides. What appears to be a safety water pump is also shown, with a pointing stick. The complete apparatus sold for 35. Figure 274 (p. 61) from Palmer's new