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Contains 9 Results:

Planche VIII: preliminary drawing

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Abstract: All elements in place in their final version location. Carefully delineated, chiaroscuro rendering, some adjustments of positions of knobs and other devices in space. "Echelle" sketched at bottom.

Physical Description: Pencil sketch on sketchbook paper

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

Planche VIII: wax tracing

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

Abstract: Used twice for both versions of this plate: correction can be seen at gazometer hand indicator.

Physical Description: Wax tracing

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

Planche VIII: preliminary print

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Abstract: Ink markings for figure numbers and lettering, including numbers not included in final version. Handwritten: "Planche VII" and an annotation "pousser plus loin les traits de [?]" to modify the 'hand' labeled 30 between final proof letters m and E. Not the same amount of detail - cross-hatching and light lines. Piece between Fig.6 & 5 not shaded.

Physical Description: Print

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

Planche VIII: preliminary print

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

Abstract: Preliminary printing with annotated corrections (numbers and letters) added. Unmarked.

Physical Description: Print

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

Planche VIII: preliminary print

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents

Abstract: Second printing; crosshatch repaired on G, parallel lines for shading on B; marker (formerly 30) between M and E size changed as noted. Annotated "Planche VIII" with final letters and numbers included.

Physical Description: Print

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

Planche VIII: preliminary print

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

Abstract: Shading on links between Fig. 6 and Fig. 5 intense.

Physical Description: Print on green paper

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

Planche VIII: proof

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Abstract: Shading between Fig. 6 and Fig. 5 lessened.

Physical Description: Print

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

Planche VIII: proof

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Abstract: Shading between Fig. 6 and Fig. 5 eliminated.

Physical Description: Print

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

Planche VIII: final proof

 Item — Box: 18, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

Abstract: Full engraving as printed in first edition. "Bonne" written in ink on bottom left and signed by Paulze Lavoisier.

Physical Description: Print

Dates: 1766 - 1834; Majority of material found within 1770 - 1794
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series IX. Plates made by Marie Anne Lavoisier for the Traité élémentaire de chimie, 1789 / Planche VIII

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