4 0 c m
34cm
actual image size: 26cm x 32cm
Description
Photographic studio portrait by Maull and Polyblank of Henry Wimshurst, engineer, and the father of James Wimshurst (1832-1903), developer of the Wimshurst machine (used to demonstrate the creation of static electricity). Wimshurst is posing next to a cut-away ship's model and holding a set of plans.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10401583
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