Plate CLXXXVIII. Diving
Engraver
George Aikman
ArtistAfter
J Farey
Editor
Professor Macvey Napier
(1776 - 1847)
Publisher
A & C Black Ltd
(founded 1807)
Date1830-1842
Object number00019712
NameSteel engraving
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 273 x 210 mm, 0.008 kg
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis engraving featured in the 7th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica published between 1830 and 1842. The plate features six images relating to diving, including the mechanisms and gearings for diving bells operating from wharves and vessels. This engraving probably featured in the 7th edition ‘Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature’ published in 1842.
