LECTUR GROWTH AND P UNITED AMERICAN MEN OF PROGRESS From an engraving published by the Scientific American in 1861. Left to right: Dr. Morton (Anæsthesia); James Bogardus (Iron buildings); Samuel Colt (Firearms); Cyrus H. McCormick (Harvesting machinery); Joseph Saxton (Fine machinery); Peter Cooper, leaning (Organizing of manufacture); Charles Goodyear, seated (Vulcanized rubber); Prof. Henry, standing (Electro-magnetism); J. L. Mott, seated (Iron work); Dr. Nott (Heating of buildings); John Ericsson, standing (Marine engineering); F. E. Sickles (Steam engines); S. F. B. Morse (Telegraph); Henry Burden (Iron-working machinery); Richard Hoe (Printing press); Erastus Bigelow, standing (Carpet loom); Jennings (Friction matches); Thomas Blanchard (Eccentric lathe); Elias Howe (Sewing machine). ILLUST AMENT AN EQU |