James Hall Nasmyth
(1808-1890), Mechanical engineer; son of Alexander NasmythEarly Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 6 portraits
Invented, in 1839, the steam hammer which could crack the top of an egg in a wineglass at one blow, or shake the whole parish at the next.
by David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson
calotype, circa 1844
NPG P6(28)
by George Bernard O'Neill
oil on canvas, 1874
NPG 1582
after David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson
carbon print, 1843-1848; published 1928
NPG Ax29532
by Unknown photographer
albumen print, July 1868
NPG x27688
by Lock & Whitfield, published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
woodburytype, published 1877
NPG Ax17529
by Lock & Whitfield
woodburytype, 1877 or before
NPG x133391
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