Rumford's fireplace
Title

Rumford's fireplace

Caption

Rumford's fireplace. Improved efficiency by reducing chimney and depth of fireplace and putting polished plates to reflect heat into room. Wood engraving c1880. Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) Anglo-American scientist and administrator

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07100_390004145

License type

Rights managed

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