Instrument for making parchment
Date
25 May 1664
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
p39
Material
Dimensions
height (page): 363mm
width (page): 233mm
width (page): 233mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Figures relating to an instrument to scrape the hide in order to make parchment. John Beale describes the process of making parchment, which was read to the meeting of the Royal Society on 25 May 1664 and was ordered to be registered.
Compared to the original (Cl.P/3i/18/005), this drawing appears faint.
Compared to the original (Cl.P/3i/18/005), this drawing appears faint.
Object history
At the meeting of the Royal Society on 25 May 1664, ‘Mr. Beal’s account of the art of making parchment was read, and ordered to be registered’ (Birch 1:428).
Related fellows
John Beale (1608 - 1687, British) , Clergyman
Associated place