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Portrait of Hertha Marks Ayrton

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Hertha Marks Ayrton was a British engineer, mathematician, physicist and inventor. She was the first woman elected member of The Institution of Electrical Engineers (London) 1899, the first woman to r…

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Gas Lighting Advertisements of the 19th and 20th Centuries

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A sample of some advertisements for gas lighting solutions from the 19th and 20th Century. Download PDF Visit Source 1 Visit Source 2…

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Electrical Development in the Sandwich Islands

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Article from volume 12, number 169 of "The Electrical Engineer" from 29 July 1891 covering the electrification of Hawaii. Download PDF Visit Source…

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Thomas Alva Edison Patent

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Thomas A. Edison's patent for "Fitting and Fixture for Electric Lamps". Patented on 18 October 1881. Download PDF Visit Source…

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An advertisement for sign lighting from Edison Lamp Works of General Electric Company. Download PDF Visit Source…

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7 Things About Life in Puerto Rico with No Electricity

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An article by John Humphrey detailing the quality of life without electricity following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Download PDF Visit Source…

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