Glass vessels for experiments in freezing coloured water
Date
30 December 1663
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
p2
Material
Dimensions
height (page): 287mm
width (page): 178mm
width (page): 178mm
Subject
Art & culture
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Content object
Description
Differently shaped glass vessels for Theodore Haak's experiments of frost separating parts of coloured water (coloured with cochineal) or mixed with other liquids. This paper was read to the Royal Society on 30 December 1663.
There are other versions of these figures at RBO/2i/335-36, RBO/2ii/231-32 and MS/776/517-18.
There are other versions of these figures at RBO/2i/335-36, RBO/2ii/231-32 and MS/776/517-18.
Object history
At the meeting of the Royal Society on 30 December 1663, ‘Mr. Haak’s account of his experiments of frost’s separating the parts of coloured water, was read, and ordered to be registered’ (Birch 3:362). Text and figures are printed at Birch 3:362-64.
Related fellows
Theodore Haak (1605 - 1690, German) , Translator