[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter, Tyndall expresses his concerns around the value placed on translations and the opinion around the magazine. He also apologises for the quality of the letter due to his “muddled head” but seems hopeful that his health is returning. 4pp.
RDS Library & Archives
26 June 1853
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
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Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter he calls F. M Scwerd’s Beugungserscheinungen a “splendid work.” He thinks it would be good to publish in English but it is very long with many plates. He says he will write to Challis and Baden Powell to check if it has already been published in English in any form. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Includes transcription of a letter he received in French from J.G.S Van Breda. Tyndall also mentions how his ill health is affecting his ability to work. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall complains at length about the ongoing works produced by Reuben Philips on a jet of steam. He also speaks about translating a work by Schwerd which he feels would be valuable to “English science” but is put off by the costs associated with printing the plates especially. He also shares his feelings on their continued work on the Scientific Memoirs. 10pp.
22 June 1853
Francis, William, 1817-1904
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to William Francis, dated 28 October 1853. Tyndall copied into the letter to Francis a letter he received the previous day (27 October 1853) from George Wynne, where Wynne expresses his regret at Tyndall’s failed application for a professorship at Galway College. 3pp.
RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
28 October 1853
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall].
Stokes, George Gabriel, 1819-1903
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. He makes vague comments possibly to do with the inclusion of a paper by Alexander Adie, which he does not view favourably. 2pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In this letter Tyndall thanks him for his opinion on a reply he wrote to a paper by Alexander Adie. He claims it saved him from an “unintended mistake.” He goes on to share his opinion of Adie’s work and outlook but states that he doesn’t wish to speak badly of the man. He leaves it to Francis’ discretion whether or not to add the enclosed new reply into the magazine instead. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall asks for a copy of Lardener’s handbook of Natural Philosophy, chemicals and a prism to be acquired and sent to him. The letter contains a diagram and notes regarding the specification of the prism he wants made. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis.The letter seems to insinuate a debate between several parties including Debois, Adamson and Thomson regarding their opinions on a paper by “Gladstone.” 3pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In this short note, Tyndall asks Francis to send him a pamphlet regarding J. E Dent’s Aneroid Barometer. 1pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The contents of the letter detail Tyndall’s critical feedback on a physics paper written by a Dr (Thomas) Woods. He makes 7 points, referencing specific paragraphs that he does not agree with. He also critiques the spelling and grammar. In an addendum, he asks to be sent the address of Sir John Hershel. Sent from Queenwood College. 2pp extant.
15 October 1851
Portion of letter to unknown recipient (likely William Francis) from John Tyndall. In the letter Tyndall mentions the publishing of a prospectus and the suitability of an accompanying preface. He says he will write it but If the recipient needs it before Tyndall’s work “for Belfast” is complete, he suggests getting T.H. Huxley to write it instead. Contents written horizontally and vertically. 2pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall sends his “own pen copy” of paper by Sondhauss on the Refraction of Sound along with the note. 1pp.
[Thursday]
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr. William Francis. Tyndall asks Francis to enclose the contents of the letter with the magazines he distributes to various persons unnamed. 2pp.
27 February 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he makes several requests of Francis, including purchasing a copy of John Herschel’s paper on sound from the Encyclopedia Metropolitana for him. He also asks to be sent the address of “the younger Mr Brooke” (likely Charles Brooke) so he can send him some “magnetic substance.” He also mentions Schleiden’s “Plant” (1848) and his intention to acquire it. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions receiving a translated copy of H. G. Magnus’ work from Berlin and hopes to also receive one of Wiederman’s soon. He encloses a letter to be addressed to A. Henfrey and an invitation card to a lecture at “Finsbury Crew.” 3pp.
10 March 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall mentions his search for David Brewster’s “sky investigations” as part of his reading into Charles Whetstone’s polar clock invention. He also mentions the maker of the invention: Darker of Paradise Street, Lambeth. 3pp.
11 July 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Letter contains a discussion of translation work for the Scientific Memoirs and a proposal to share publication costs. Tyndall also mentions works by Sénarment, Bunsen and Wiedemann.
July 1852
Silver
Royal Dublin Society
Dublin Horse Show
The irregular-form body supported on a trumpet-shaped stem with two Celtic scroll handles, the detachable cover with a spire and Celtic scroll finial, the cover inscribed COMHRAMH NA HEIREANN ARNA BHRONNADH AG REALTAS NA HEIREANN DO CHOMÓRTAS LÉIMNI IDIRNAISÚNTA A TASIPEANTAS NA GCAPALL BAILE ATHA CLIATH (IRISH COMMENDATION AWARDED BY THE IRISH GOVERNMENT AT THE DUBLIN HORSE SHOW INTERNATIONAL JUMPING COMPETITION), the conforming foot engraved with names and dates, on a silver-mounted ebonised stand. Hallmarked ‘P.D.’ and date of 1992.
Unknown Artist
1992
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In the form of a cow, on a wood plinth with applied silver plaque inscribed ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY SPRING SHOW PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY PRESENTED BY THE JERSEY CATTLE SOCIETY OF IRELAND FOR THE BEST JERSEY COW WHICH HAS A REGISTERED LIFETIME YIELD OF NOT LESS THAN 50,000 L.B.S. OF MILK.; unmarked.
RDS_treasures_C49_Unknown_Jersey Cattle trophy.jpg
An Irish parcel-gilt silver model of a hunting horn, the curved cylindrical body engraved with flutes, with silver gilt bands, the rim engraved with an early Celtic inscription COMÔRTAS NA MARCRAIḊE CURAḊ-ṀÍR, with a separate, ebonised wood and brass plinth, the base applied with silver plaques and engraved with the inscription ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY’S HORSE SHOW INTERNATIONAL MILITARY JUMPING COMPETITION PRESENTED BY THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE, and further applied with shields with engraved names and dates. Hallmarked ‘O.R.’ with the office mark of Dublin and the date mark of 1984. Now presented for the Champion Loose Performance Colt / Gelding.
1984
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The RDS Horse Show Champion Hack Challenge Cup
With domed foot and tapering stem engraved with two wheatear bands, the bowl with twin scroll handles, also with chased wheatear bands at the base and rim, with an inscription reading ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY HORSE SHOW PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPION HACK, the finial in the form of a horse, on an ebonised plinth. With mark of Dublin; maker and date marks worn.
1999
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Sculpture, British--19th century
Sculpture, Neoclassical
The subject modelled standing, wearing classical robes, hair in a chignon, holding wheatsheaves and fruit in her proper left hand, on an oval marble base.
1850
Minerva
The subject modelled wearing a chiton, holding the excess folds of the fabric in her left hand, a staff in her proper right hand, her hair tied with a band in a chignon.
1855
The subject modelled head cast down to proper right, her proper right arm reaching for an arrow from a quiver carried on proper left shoulder, her proper left arm by her side.
1860
Sculpture, European
After an Ancient Roman marble copy of a lost Greek statue in bronze thought to have been commissioned sometime between 230 and 220 BC by King Attalus I of Pergamon. It portrays a Gallic warrior in his last moments, as he struggles from a fatal wound, his face contorted in pain. Modelled as a naked man with a Celtic torc around his neck, on the ground atop his shield, wounded and supporting himself with one arm, the other resting weakly on his bent leg. The hand on the ground is next to a broken sword and his head is bent downwards. He is bleeding from a chest wound on the left side of the rib cage.
19th century
Medals
An oval form gold medal with silver and gold suspension loop from which are a burgandy-coloured ribbon with three bars and a pin, the obverse with Minerva seated left with head turned towards right, with cornucopia with fruits in right hand, lower arm resting on shield with ornamental harp, with motto NOSTRI PLENA LABORIS, the reverse engraved To Mrs. Catherine Walker From The Dublin Society For Her Culture of Saffron 1766.
1766
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RDS_treasures_458_Unknown_Saffron medal reverse.jpg
Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691
The Robert Boyle medal awarded by the RDS for scientific excellence.
1899
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RDS_treasures_459_unknown_Boyle medal reverse.jpg
The Charter of George II Giving the Society a Corporate Status Under Law. An original counterpart copy, 1750.
1750
RDS_treasures_95_Maker unknown_1750 Charter.jpg
The Charter of Victoria Creating an Executive Council. An original counterpart copy, 1866.
1866
RDS_treasures_96_Maker unknown_1866 Charter.jpg
Ceiling of St Patrick's Hall, Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle (Dublin, Ireland)
History painting; a preparatory oil sketch depicting the proposed design for the ceiling of St. Patrick’s Hall at Dublin Castle; commissioned by George Nugent Temple Grenville, 1st Marquess of Buckingham; the works carried out at Dublin Castle by Vincenzo Waldré between 1788 and 1802. In the central panel, George III is flanked by Britannia and Justice on his right, Hibernia and Liberty on his left, and Victory (or Fortuna) and Minerva before him; the upper panel depicts St. Patrick lighting the Paschal fire on the Hill of Slane; the lower panel portrays Henry II receiving the submission of the Irish Chiefs; unsigned.
Valdrè, Vincenzo, 1740-1814
1787
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RDS_art collection_1_Valdre_St Patrick's Hall Henry II.jpg
RDS_art collection_1_Valdre_St Patrick's Hall George II.jpg
RDS_art collection_1_Valdre_St Patrick's Hall St Patrick.jpg
Sculpture
Portrait sculpture, Irish--18th century
Prior, Thomas, 1681-1751
Dublin Society
Portrait bust of Thomas Prior, leading founder and first Secretary of the Dublin Society. The subject modelled wearing classical robes, head inclined slightly to the right, inscribed J I van Nost Ft 1760 and the socle inscribed Thomas Prior.
Van Nost, John, the younger, 1713-1780
1760
RDS_treasures_259_Van Nost_Thomas Prior.jpg
Madden, Samuel, 1686-1765
Portrait bust of the Reverend Samuel Madden D.D., one of the leading founders of the Dublin Society. The subject modelled with head inclined slightly to the right, wearing long wig, wearing clerical robes, bands and waistcoat, inscribed "Van Nost Ft." and the socle inscribed "Samuel Madden DD."
1751
RDS_treasures_261_Van Nost_Samuel Madden.jpg
Stanhope, Philip Dormer, 1752-
Portrait bust of Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694-1773), Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1745-46) and President of the RDS for the same period; the subject modelled to proper left, wearing classical robes; on a black marble socle of quadrangular, waisted form; inscribed recto Chesterfield.
Giant's Causeway (Northern Ireland)
Topographical drawing
A view of the basalt columns caused by a volcanic eruption, known as the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Ireland. To the left, the interlocking columns descend from a cliff to the water. In the centre is a block of high columns and to the right, smaller columns extend into the water. There are various groups of people: in the left foreground, two gentlemen examine the rocks; in the centre foreground, two gentlemen and two women engage in conversation, across the water from them, three more figures examine the rocks; in the left middle ground, two solitary figures climb a pathway; in the centre middle ground is a group of seven figures sitting on the rocks with a figure some distance away to their left, and another solitary figure climbing the rocks to their right; in the centre right background, two figures are standing on the rocks, with a group of three gentlemen to their right, one holding a pole or rod. In the distant background is rocky landscape, with two sailboats visible on the horizon to the right. The inscription in the cartouche attached to the frame reads 'The Drawings from which these Prints were Engraved, obtained in the year 1741, the first premium awarded by the Society, in the department of The Fine Arts'. Engraving by François Vivarès after Susanna Drury.
Vivarès, François, 1709-1780
Drury, Susanna, 1698-1770
1743
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A view of the Giant’s Causeway from a westerly direction.
Drury, Susannah, 1698-1770
RDS_treasures_197_Drury_Causeway west.jpg
RDS_treasures_197_Drury_Causeway west framed.jpg
Painting, Dutch--17th century
Still life with four dead gamebirds. A grey partridge hangs by its proper right leg above a falconry perch, from which a rufter hood hangs, and a fringed cloth is draped over the edge; above the partridge a small, short-beaked gamebird hangs by its neck; to the left of the composition, a small, long-beaked bird lies on the bell of a hunting horn and a small, short-beaked bird lies on a game bag; behind the falconry perch are (what appear to be) a hawking cage and a spring box cage propped against a wall; the entire arrangement set against a dark, non-descript interior.
Vonck, Elías, 1605-1652
1640
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Still life painting
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The Department of Agriculture Short Horn Cattle Class Cup
Realistically modelled as The Warwick Vase, with beaded shell and dart rim, the campana-form body chased with lion’s pelts and applied in high relief with Bacchic masks and thyrsi, with a roundel of chased stiff leaves below, the twin reeded bifurcated and entwined scroll handles with vine tendrils, on a gadrooned socle and square base with a further silver mounted stone base, the sides of the stone base each applied with a silver plaque, one engraved with an inscription SPRING SHOW 1978 FOR THE BEST ANIMAL SELECTED UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S SHORT HORN CATTLE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME, the other side engraved with names and dates, all contained in a fitted oak case. The original Warwick Vase dates from the 2nd century B.C. and was excavated in fragments by Gavin Hamilton, a Scottish painter, antiquarian and art dealer, in 1769–70 from the grounds of the Villa Tiburtina near Tivoli, Rome, which belonged to the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The vase was purchased in 1778 by George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick, from Sir William Hamilton, a British diplomat in Rome and a collector of antiquaries.
Walker & Hall (Sheffield, UK)
1914
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Ware, Isaac, 1704?-1766
Leinster House: A House with Three Lives
1759
c. 1759
c. 1959
Of ovoid form with cover on a square base, chased with scrolls, the lower body chased with leaves, the rim and conforming cover each chased with flowers and scrolls and with two reeded scrolling handles, engraved on one side with the inscription ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY HORSE SHOW INTERNATIONAL TEAM JUMPING COMPETITION NATIONS CUP PRESENTED BY HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN, on conforming mahogany-finish square plinth, each side applied with silver plaques, one side engraved with names of countries and dates. This is the sixth incarnation of The Nations’ Cup, also known as the Aga Khan trophy. Ireland won the fifth cup outright, after three successive wins between 1977 and 1979. Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, 48th Imam of Nizari Ismailis, donated the cup to the Royal Dublin Society in 1926 in appreciation of all the pleasures he had experienced at previous Dublin Horse Shows and to demonstrate his gratitude to his Irish tutor, Mr. Kenny. The first international team jumping competition was held at the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, in 1926.
Weir & Sons (Dublin, Ireland)
1980
RDS_treasures_C56_Weir & Sons_Aga Khan Nations cup.jpg
A silver presentation trophy, the tapering cylindrical body on a spreading base, with a Celtic knot decorated stem, with two Celtic knot decorated handles and a similarly decorated band at the rim, the detachable cover with a finial in the form of a pig, engraved on one side THE P-B PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY 1938 BY DENIS R. PACK-BERESFORD, VICE PRESIDENT, FOR THE BEST LARGE WHITE PIG, further engraved on the other side with names and dates. Made by Thomas Weir & Sons, Dublin Retailed by Thomas Weir & Sons, Dublin Denis Robert Pack-Beresford O.B.E. (1864–1942), Honourable Secretary of the Royal Dublin Society (1922-34), Vice-President of the Royal Dublin Society (1934-42) and renowned Irish naturalist with a specific interest in spiders and woodlice.
1939
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A silver trophy presented to the Royal Dublin Society by Queen Victoria on the occasion of Her visit to Ireland in 1900. The pear shaped body on a robust stem with central knop, the base applied with two female figures seated, one with an owl on her arm, the other holding a cornucopia, chased overall with flowers and scrolling foliage, the body chased with a plaque of a farming scene on one side and the other side engraved with an inscription, the scroll handles each capped with a dog holding a shield, one shield applied April 1900, the other applied with the Royal Arms below a crown and within a garter motto, the detachable cover with a finial cast as Queen Victoria holding a septre and orb, the inscription reads The Queen Victoria Challenge cup presented by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to the Royal Dublin Society on the occasion of Her Majesty’s visit to Ireland, April 1900, all on a conforming ebonised stand, applied with various plaques engraved with names and dates and contained in a fitted oak case.
West & Son (Dublin, Ireland)
1900
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Ceremonial maces
In Charles II style, the large openwork crown finial engraved and chased with the Royal Arms, the sides engraved with various coats-of-arms and symbols including that of the Royal Dublin Society and the Guinness family, the latter which reads SPES MEA IN DEO (My hope is in God); further engraved with trailing foliage and with an inscription to TO YE ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY 1903 THE GIFT OF THE RT HONBLE ARTHUR, BARON ARDILAUN (PRESIDENT).
1902
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Portrait of John Joly, Irish physicist. The subject depicted in three-quarter profile, seated and facing left, wearing spectacles, a black suit and a white pocket handkerchief, signed l.r. Leo Whelan. Posthumous, from an original owned by Professor H H Dixon
Whelan, Michael Leo, 1892-1956
Portrait painting
Portrait painting, Irish -- 20th century
Joly, John, 1857-1933
1934
Bohane, Edward
Portrait of Edward Bohane, Director of the Royal Dublin Society (1921-36). The subject depicted half length, directed right, in three-quarter profile, gazing front; seated in an armchair, his left arm resting on a table upon which are five books, the topmost of which is the Royal Dublin Society Bicentenary 1731-1931 Souvenir; wearing a black suit with Royal Dublin Society badge on left lapel, a white shirt and a dark-coloured tie; set against a non-descript, dark-coloured background; signed and dated lower left Leo Whelan 1934.
RDS_treasures_167_Whelan_Edward Bohane.jpg
Portrait of William E. Wylie as Master of the Ward Union Hounds
Wylie, William Evelyn, 1881-1964
Ward Union Hunt
Portrait of The Hon. William Evelyn Wylie, K.C. (1881–1964), Irish barrister, legal advisor to Dublin Castle, judge of the High Court in Ireland, President of the Royal Dublin Society (1938-41), Vice-President of the Royal Dublin Society (1926-64), Executive Committee Chairman (1936-59), Master of the Ward Union Hounds (1925-39). The subject depicted three-quarter length, in proper left three-quarter profile; wearing a red hunt coat, white cravat and black velvet riding helmet, a hunting horn tucked between his top two coat buttons; a cracking whip in his white-gloved proper left hand, his proper right hand ungloved; set against a rural landscape with black clouds.
1938
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Portrait painting, Irish--20th century
Hackett, Felix Edward, 1882–1970
Portrait of Professor Felix Edward Hackett, M.A., Ph.D. (1882–1970), Irish physicist and lecturer, Dean of the Royal College of Science, Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering, UCD, President of the Royal Dublin Society (1953-56), Vice-President of the Royal Dublin Society (1956-70), Honorary Secretary of the Royal Dublin Society (1933-53). The subject depicted bust length, directed and gazing front; moustachioed and wearing a grey three-piece suit, a white shirt and a dark-coloured tie; set against a non-descript, dark-coloured background; signed lower left Leo Whelan.
Whelan, Michael Leo, 1892–1956
1940
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Portrait of The Hon. William Evelyn Wylie, K.C. (1881–1964), Irish barrister, legal advisor to Dublin Castle, judge of the High Court in Ireland, President of the Royal Dublin Society (1938-41), Vice-President of the Royal Dublin Society (1926-64), Executive Committee Chairman (1936-59). The subject depicted half-length, directed right, gazing front; seated in a brown leather armchair, with folded arms resting on a leather-top, mahogany writing desk upon which are an inkwell, desk blotter and an oak stationery box (cat. no. RDS.538); wearing a grey suit, white shirt and maroon tie; in the background, a tabletop plaster model of John Henry Foley’s Statue of Edmund Burke on a wooden plinth, signed and dated lower left Leo Whelan 1944.
1944
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Advertising
Posters
Royal Dublin Society. Horse Show
Poster design for the 1939 Dublin Horse Show, depicting two chestnut hunters and riders in red hunting coats, directed right, jumping from a high bank, against a background of an obscure skyscape, inscribed 'Dublin Horse Show. August 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. 1939'.' Signed l.l. Olive Whitmore.
Whitmore, Olive
Still image
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Vignettes of people and events at the Dublin Horse Show.
1933
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[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from W. Wilkins],
Royal Dublin Society.
Laboratories.
Education.
Wilkins, W.
1891
In the form of crouching fox on a rockwork base, set with red glass eyes, the turned wooden base applied with a silver shield engraved ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY FOR JOSEPH WIDGER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY FOR BEST MEDIUM WEIGHT HUNTER BRED IN IRELAND PRESENTED BY MRS. JOSEPH WIDGER, AUGUST 1924.
William Comyns & Sons (London, UK)
1924
RDS_treasures_C62_Comyns & Sons_Joseph Widger trophy.jpg
Portrait painting, Irish--19th century
Portrait of Thomas Pleasants (1728-1818), Irish landowner and philanthropist. The subject depicted full length, seated, in three-quarter left profile and gazing front; in an open-arm, red-upholstered fauteuil-style armchair, against the rear left support of which rests a leather-bound volume, the spine inscribed in gold lettering VISITORS OBSERVATIONS STOVE TENTER HOUSE; his left arm on the armrest, his right arm on a red cloth-covered table upon which are a silver tray with a pen and inkwell, a pocket-watch, two small, thin books and a plan of the front elevation of the Gate House, Botanic Garden[s], Glasnevin (for the construction of which, Pleasants donated £700 to the [Royal] Dublin Society in 1815); wearing dark-coloured frock coat, waistcoat and breeches, white stock, jabot and ruffled cuffs and black, knee high boots; set against a background with a window, draped with a red-and-gold damask curtain, through which the façade of the Stove Tenter House, Dublin (for the construction of which, Pleasants donated £13,000 in 1814) can be seen. Signed with monogram and dated lower right, SW 1820. Provenance: The Pleasants Bequest, 1818. Solomon Williams was a pupil at the Society’s Schools. In 1771.
Williams, Solomon, 1757-1824
1820
RDS_treasures_116_Williams_Thomas Pleasants.jpeg
Visualisation of Leinster House as a Residence 1745-1815
Wilson, Ron
Copyright James Hoban Societies of Ireland and the United States
Visualisation of the Seat of the National Parliament of Ireland 1922
Visualisation of Centre of Culture, Learning and Innovation 1815-1922
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from W. E. Wilson].
Wilson, W. E.
Handwritten letter from W.E. Wilson to George F.Fitzgerald. No date or address.
Wilson, William E. (William Edward), 1851-1908
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from W. E. Wilson],
Handwritten letter from W.E. Wilson, Daramona Streete, Westmeath, to George F. Fitzgerald, dated Jan 7th 1898.
1898
Item of correspondence from GFF letters.
Wilson, William Edward, 1851-1908
Blackburne, Francis, 1782-1867
Portrait sculpture, British--19th century
Portrait bust of Francis Blackburne (1782–1867), Lord Chancellor of Ireland (1852–3, 1866–7) and President of the RDS for the same period; the subject modelled to front; wearing classical robes; on a white marble socle of quadrangular, waisted form, inscribed Francis Blackburne C.; signed verso Shakespear Wood Roma 1865.
Wood, Shakespear, 1827-1886
1865
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from E. P. Wright],
Letter from E. P. Wright to GFF on the issue of a Parliamentary grant to continue research on the magnetic observations at Valentia. Dated 29 May, 1889.
Wright, Edward Perceval, 1834-1910
Royal Irish Academy,
1889
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Maguire and Son]
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from F. W. Myers],
1895
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Bessie Morgan].
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from W. G. Murray],
Solenoids.
Centrifugal force.
1893
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from James W. Murray],
Plunkett, Horace Curzon, 1854-1932.
1890
Pensions
Mahaffy, J. P. (John Pentland), 1839-1919
TCD,
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from William Henry Stanley Monck],
Monck, William Henry Stanley, 1839-1915
Stoney, G. Johnstone 1826-1911.
Stars
Meteors.
Heat.
Electricity.
Ether (Matter)
Magnetism.
1888
Nebular hypothesis.
Satellites.
Planets
Atmosphere.
Molecules.
Radiation.
1886
[Letter to Dr. Anthony Traill from L. Livingston (Luke Livingston) Macassey],
Macassey, L. Livingston
Bedford County School.
Civil engineering.
1897
Density.
Vaporization, Heats of.
Tides.
Rambaut, Arthur Alcock.
Minchin, George Minchin, 1845-1914.
Cells.
Acetone.
Selenium.
Galvanometer.
Grubb, Howard, 1844-1931.
Electrometer.
Stars.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from William Henry Stanley Monck].
Court of Bankruptcy,
Trouton, Frederick Thomas.
Achromatism.
Parabola.
Double stars.
1887
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from W. B. MacCabe],
MacCabe, W. B.
Chemistry.
Hydrogen.
Electromagnetic waves.
Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879.
Space and time.
1885
Descartes, René, 1596-1650.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from R. Müller-Uri],
Crookes, William, 1832-1919.
Röntgen, Wilhelm Conrad, 1845-1923.
Cathode rays.
X-rays.
Platinum.
1896
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Tesla Foundation.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Mrs. (Clara Jessup) H. Bloomfield Moore],
Moore, Bloomfield H., 1824-1899
Keely, John Ernest Worrell, 1827-1898.
Rayleigh, John William Strutt, 1842-1919.
Dewar, James.
Molecular dynamics.
Ozone.
Grand Hôtel Royal,
Hôtel Wagram,