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A history of wonderful inventions

Date1849

Names

Chapman and Hall (publisher)

Gilbert, John, 1817-1897 (illustrator)

Unknown (author)

Vizetelly Brothers & Co. (printer)

Vizetelly, Henry, 1820-1894 (engraver)

Format

Book

Subject

Juvenile literature

Medium

Undefined

Dimensions18 x 12 cm

Language

CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession Number37131009557851D

Dewey NumberBI HIS

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Stories of invention : told by inventors and their friends

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11/26/1977

Photo assignment: Dale Kramer - inventor and builder of the chainsaw motor-powered Lazair - is about to take off on his Sunday Star assignment

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6/27/1980

Elizabeth Hutchison and designer John M

Elizabeth Hutchison and designer John M

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A device that enables deaf mutes to communicate by telephone is shown by its inventors (from left)

A device that enables deaf mutes to communicate by telephone is shown by its inventors (from left)

5/27/1975

Stephen Townsend in test, U of T student designed it

Stephen Townsend in test, U of T student designed it

2/19/1974

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