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Rumford's fireplace, c1880. Artist: Unknown

Rumford's fireplace, c1880. Artist: Unknown

1-157-347 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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Rumford's fireplace, c1880. Devised by Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814), Anglo-American scientist and administrator, this improved efficiency by reducing chimney and depth of fireplace and featured polished plates to reflect heat into the room.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: {}: Search Wikipedia for Unknown
People Related
  1. Count von Rumford: British, American: Scientist, administrator, secret agentSearch Wikipedia for Count von Rumford
Medium
  1. Wood engraving
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Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4857x2157
File Size : 30,694kb

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  1. 001701
  1. 001701
  1. 0390004145
  1. 1-157-347
  1. 1157347
  1. 4145
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