The design of a new lamp
Date
14 March 1667
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
p1
Material
Dimensions
height (page): 310mm
width (page): 198mm
width (page): 198mm
Subject
Description
Three figures illustrating the mechanism of a new lamp invented by Robert Hooke, in which the oil is supplied steadily to the wick. The description was published in Hooke's Lampas (London, 1677).
Copies of these figures can be found at RBO/3/178 and RBC/2/308.
Copies of these figures can be found at RBO/3/178 and RBC/2/308.
Object history
At the meeting of the Royal Society on 14 March 1667, ‘Mr. Hooke brought in the description and demonstration of his new lamp; which was ordered to be registered’ (Birch 2:155). The text and references to figures are printed in Birch 2:155-56.
Related fellows
Robert Hooke (1635 - 1703, British) , Natural philosopher
Associated place