Short Introduction

The collection of historical scientific instruments contains objects which document the history of science at Yale University from 1730 to 1970. The collection particularly specializes in 19th century physics apparatus but also contains several unique pieces from the other sciences including psychology, chemistry and geology.

In terms of Muybridge material, the collection of historical scientific instruments at the Yale Peabody Museum has four paper zoetrope strips printed on both sides. The four strips contain the following images:

"Horse Ambling (single foot)" (12 frames)
"Deer Running" (12 frames)
“Hound Running” (12 frames)
“Horse Trotting” (15 frames)
“Horse Leaping” (14 frames)
“Horse Walking” (12 frames)

Rights & Reproduction Information

The Peabody Museum of Natural History makes available images, text and data on the Museum and its collections to scholars, students and the general public. Any use of Peabody Museum images, text and data is governed by the conditions printed on the Museum’s Permission Request and Agreement Form. Fees, including research fees, may be charged by the Museum depending on the extent of the services provided, the rights required, and the nature of use.

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Online Database

Collection Items:

Photographic Material

Prints: 4

Zoopraxography

Other: 4