000-100-044-140-C
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Flasks, used by Joseph Black
These flasks were used in classroom demonstrations or experiments by Professor Joseph Black (1728-99) at Edinburgh University. They were made in the late 18th century, possibly at Leith.
The flask on the left is of pale green glass with a round bottom. The one on the right is of thick dark-green glass. The necks of both are broken.
In addition to his academic duties as Professor of Chemistry at Edinburgh University, Black had an extensive private practice, both as a physician and as a consultant to some of the new industries then developing in Scotland.
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000-100-044-140-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland T.1858.275.39 |
| Date: |
1766 - 1799
Late 18th century
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| Material: |
Glass
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| What: |
Flask / receiver
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| Subject: |
4. CHEMISTRY, Apparatus and instruments, general (Departmental Classification)
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| Who: |
Edinburgh University (Owner)
Joseph Black (Owner)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Leith
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| Description: |
One of a collection of apparatus and instruments from Edinburgh University used by Professors Black, Hope and Gregory - 10 flasks or receivers used by Dr Joseph Black, 1766 - 1799, probably Leith made
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| References: |
- Anderson, R. G. W. 'A Source for 18th century Chemical Glass' in Dragoni, G., McConnell, A. & Turner, G. L'E. (eds.), Proceedings of the Eleventh International Scientific Instrument Symposium, Bologna, 1991. Bologna: 1994, pp 47-52
- Anderson, R. G. W., The Playfair Collection. Edinburgh: 1978, pp 136-7 & 142-7
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