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Joseph Black made his own glass flasks, retorts and other vessels. In those days glassware for experiments was not ready made, as it is today.
Joseph Black (1728-1799)
Places to visit
Visitor attractions associated with Joseph Black:
Edinburgh
- National Museums Scotland:
Black's chemical balance, and some of his glassware. - National Galleries of Scotland:
Portrait of Joseph Black by David Martin. - Greyfriars Kirkyard:
Joseph Black's grave. - The Meadows:
Plaque in honour of Joseph Black, near Middle Meadow Walk.
Glasgow
- Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery:
Paste medallion of Black by James Tassie.
London
- National Portrait Gallery:
Paste medallion of Black by James Tassie and etchings by John Kay.
Portrait image: David Martin, Professor Joseph Black, Scottish National Portrait Gallery on loan from the Royal Medical Society, Edinburgh.