Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society collection

Made:
1830-1970 in Manchester

A collection initially loaned to the museum by the Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society Collection. Consists of a number of important collections related to the early history of the development of science and literature in Manchester. The collection consists of objects and works by John Dalton, Flatters & Garnett and J B Dancer.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1997.6
type:
collection of objects and archives

Parts

Binocular stereoscopic camera no. 12

Binocular stereoscopic camera no. 12

Binocular stereoscopic camera no. 12, made by John Benjamin Dancer, Manchester, c.1856 and probably owned by Joseph Sidebotham in the 1860s. Rear plate holder removeable. Focussed by turning milled nut on top. Fitted with a focal plate shutter as well as a front of lens shutter. Missing spirit level, brass plunger for changing plates and changing box.

Measurements:
overall: 110 mm x 205 mm x 170 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
Y1997.6.1
type:
stereoscopic camera
Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer

Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer

Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer. Can be broken down into constituent parts. Key to case and one bracket of case carry handle missing. With two cylindrical weights with hanging hooks attached by thread, fitting to screw into top of support on base and receive pointed rod, hook to attach

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1997.6.6
type:
gyroscope
Lantern projector for 3.25-inch slides

Lantern projector for 3.25-inch slides

Lantern projector for 3.25-inch slides, made by Flatters & Garnett Ltd, Manchester, 1900.

Measurements:
Overall: 345 mm x 185 mm x 810 mm,
Object Number:
Y1997.6.10
type:
lantern projector
Davon Microtelescope

Davon Microtelescope

"Davon" microtelescope by F. Davidson & Co.

Measurements:
overall: 156 mm, 37 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and glass
Object Number:
Y1997.6.25
type:
telescope
Cradle believed to have been used by John Dalton as a baby

Cradle believed to have been used by John Dalton as a baby

Cradle believed to have been used by John Dalton as a baby c.1766

Measurements:
Overall: 675 mm x 510 mm x 899 mm,
Object Number:
Y1997.6.37
type:
cradle
Remains of John Dalton's eyes

Remains of John Dalton's eyes

Remains of John Dalton's eyes, died 1844.

Measurements:
overall: 25 mm,
Object Number:
Y1997.6.38
type:
human remains and human eyes
Mercury barometer

Mercury barometer

Mercury barometer, made by J. Ronchetti, Manchester, c. 1820, and used by John Dalton. A simple siphon barometer with a characteristic bulb in the short arm of the siphon.

Measurements:
overall: 102 mm x 892 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) , mercury and glass
Object Number:
Y1997.6.40
type:
mercury barometer
Water thermometer bulb used by John Dalton

Water thermometer bulb used by John Dalton

Water thermometer bulb used by John Dalton, c.1820

Measurements:
Overall: 57 mm 47 mm,
Object Number:
Y1997.6.42
type:
thermometer bulb
Glass Vial

Glass Vial

Glass vial used by John Dalton, c.1820.

Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 28 mm x 71 mm,
Materials:
glass
Object Number:
Y1997.6.43
type:
vial
Glass Bottle used by John Dalton

Glass Bottle used by John Dalton

Small glass bottle used by John Dalton, c.1820.

Measurements:
overall: 89 mm, 30 mm,
Materials:
glass
Object Number:
Y1997.6.44
type:
bottle
John Dalton's Spark Eudiometer

John Dalton's Spark Eudiometer

Spark eudiometer used by John Dalton, c. 1810.

Measurements:
overall: 140 mm, 51 mm,
Materials:
glass
Object Number:
Y1997.6.45
type:
eudiometer
Meteorological thermometer backplate

Meteorological thermometer backplate

Backplate from a meteorological thermometer, used by John Dalton, c.1820

Measurements:
Overall: 87 mm x 43 mm x 268 mm, 101 g
Object Number:
Y1997.6.47
type:
backplate
Small ivory handle from item used by John Dalton

Small ivory handle from item used by John Dalton

Small ivory handle from item used by John Dalton, c.1830.

Measurements:
Overall: 15 mm x 40 mm x 65 mm, 19
Materials:
ivory
Object Number:
Y1997.6.50
type:
handle
John Dalton's Sealing Wax

John Dalton's Sealing Wax

Block of sealing wax used by John Dalton.

Materials:
wax
Object Number:
Y1997.6.51
type:
sealing wax
Five wooden molecular model balls

Five wooden molecular model balls

Molecular model formed of five wooden balls, made by Peter Ewart of Manchester, c.1810, and used by John Dalton for demonstrating his atomic theory, c, 1810-1842.

Object Number:
Y1997.6.53
type:
molecular model
Commemorative gravestone for John Dalton from Ardwick Cemetery

Commemorative gravestone for John Dalton from Ardwick Cemetery

Commemorative gravestone for John Dalton from Ardwick Cemetery, c.1853.

Measurements:
Overall: 45 mm x 510 mm x 1620 mm,
Materials:
marble (limestone)
Object Number:
Y1997.6.54
type:
gravestone