concept

Textiles: a spring pen-holder and parallel rule (above), a rack for stretching woollen fabric (below). Engraving by G. Gladwin after C. Varley.

Bridges: a temporary bridge for loading ships. Engraving by G. Gladwin after C. Varley.

Mechanics: a type of clamp. Engraving by G. Gladwin after C. Varley.

Textiles: a type of Jacquard card for silk weaving. Engraving by G. Gladwin after C. Varley.

Engineering: a Cornish steam engine used for pumping water in London.

A mechanism to enable an armless person to write with a pen by operating a treadle with the foot. Engraving by G. Gladwin after R. Cocking, ca. 1820.

Longitudinal section of the Boulton & Watt engine erected at the East London Water Works, Old Ford / Thomas Wicksteed ; G. Gladwin.

The London Institution, Moorfields: the interior of the lecture theatre, a demonstration in progress. Engraving by G. Gladwin after B. Dixie.

Technology: a door-closing mechanism: long section, cross-section, and details. Engraving by G. Gladwin after himself.

An engineering lathe mechanism: long section, cross-section, and details. Engraving by G. Gladwin after J. Clement.

Engineering: a chuck for a lathe, and a stopcock. Engraving by G. Gladwin after J. Clements.

Textiles: a specialized loom for embroidery. Engraving by G. Gladwin.

Galleries and Reading Room

Library

Shop

Café

We’re undertaking some research with website visitors to learn more about how people find access-related information provided by museums. This survey shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time!

Help us organize our website content.

Gladwin, George

Images

Catalogue

Mechanics: a type of clamp. Engraving by G. Gladwin after C. Varley.

Technology: a door-closing mechanism: long section, cross-section, and details. Engraving by G. Gladwin after himself.

Bridges: a temporary bridge for loading ships. Engraving by G. Gladwin after C. Varley.

Engineering: a chuck for a lathe, and a stopcock. Engraving by G. Gladwin after J. Clements.

Textiles: a specialized loom for embroidery. Engraving by G. Gladwin.