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RMD6BRYH–Ancient Lightning Rod with a long iron rod. It was invented in 1752 by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). Colored engraving.
RMBTFM1R–The first lightning rod created by Franklin in Philadelphia, located on the roof of the house of Benjamin West, is hit by
RMERH18X–Benjamin Franklin invented the paratonnerre - lightning rod. As the cloud approaches Franklin extends it under the cloud.
RMK43B8D–A gentleman with a lightning rod umbrella, a fad in late eighteenth-century Europe particularly in Paris. The concept that inspired the fashion was that a lightning bolt would strike the Franklin-designed protective device instead of the person, and then the electricity would travel harmlessly down a small metal chain into the ground. From Les Merveilles de la Science, published 1870.
RMBTKBMN–'Franklin's Experiment, June 1752,' Benjamin franklin demonstrating the identity of lightning and electricity from which he invented the lightning rod, painting by Currier & Ives, 1876
RMP8T9PF–Franklin's experiment, June 1752 Demonstrating the identity of lightning and electricty, from which he invented the lightning rod
RMRY6RXD–The First Lightning Rod Created by Franklin in Philadelphia Located on the Roof of the House of Benjamin West is Hit by Lightning
RM2CAWAK9–An old cigarette card (c. 1929) with a portrait of Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (1706–1790) and an illustration of his lightning conductor (rod). Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove. Franklin conducted his well-known kite experiment in Philadelphia in 1752, extracting sparks from a cloud. The kite collected an electric charge from a storm cloud, showing that lightning was electrical. He then installed conductors on his own house and the Pennsylvania State House.
RMM9HNCB–Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, American polymath, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
RFD771T5–Benjamin Franklin, 1706 - 1790, one of the founders of the United States of America, the inventor of the lightning rod, historic
RMTA3B8A–Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American scientist, statesman and writer, when reading. Franklin is best known for his invention of the lightning rod.
RMRD78RF–Benjamin Franklin, 1706 - 1790, one of the founders of the United States of America, the inventor of the lightning rod
RMRJR2P6–A portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions.
RMG14XRY–Illustration of a lightning rod, installed by Benjamin Franklin to test his theories on electricity and metal, on banker Benjamin West's home in Philadelphia.
RMG39M4N–He invents the lightning rod to channel lightning into the earth and so protect buildings from lightning damage Date: circa 1758
![Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A polymath, he was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He founded many civic Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2G783PH/portrait-of-benjamin-franklin-january-17-1706-os-january-6-1705-april-17-1790-was-one-of-the-founding-fathers-of-the-united-states-a-polymath-he-was-a-leading-writer-printer-political-philosopher-politician-freemason-postmaster-scientist-inventor-humorist-civic-activist-statesman-and-diplomat-as-a-scientist-he-was-a-major-figure-in-the-american-enlightenment-and-the-history-of-physics-for-his-discoveries-and-theories-regarding-electricity-as-an-inventor-he-is-known-for-the-lightning-rod-bifocals-and-the-franklin-stove-among-other-inventions-he-founded-many-civic-2G783PH.jpg "Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A polymath, he was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He founded many civic Stock Photo")
RM2G783PH–Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A polymath, he was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He founded many civic
RM2B03344–Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including Ph
RM2A22FNB–1936 illustration of Benjamin Frankland flying a kite in a thunderstorm. Franklin, a polymath, was a founding father of the USA and was at various times an inventor (e.g. lightning rod & bifocal spectacles) , humorist, printer, journalist, author, statesman, civic activist, diplomat, writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist,
RMAMH4FY–Benjamin Franklin 1706 1790 Founding Father United States America. polymath leading author printer satirist political theorist p
RFD771TP–Benjamin Franklin, 1706 - 1790, one of the founders of the United States of America, the inventor of the lightning rod, historic
RMTA195B–Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American scientist, statesman and writer, when reading. Franklin is best known for his invention of the lightning rod.
RFEH13FK–Benjamin Franklin, 1706 - 1790, one of the founders of the United States of America, the inventor of the lightning rod, historic woodcut, circa 1880
RMDRFB5B–Benjamin Franklin. The printing office Messrs, Cox Brothers, Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields. The house he resided in.
RM2E1855B–United States Representative Scott Franklin (Republican of Florida) joins other freshmen GOP members of Congress for a group photograph on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, Monday January 4, 2021. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP /MediaPunch
RM2E15FYW–United States Representative Scott Franklin (Republican of Florida) joins other freshmen GOP members of Congress for a group photograph on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, Monday January 4, 2021. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP | usage worldwide
RM2NREX3F–PAMELA FRANKLIN in THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE 1969 director RONALD NEAME play / screenplay Jay Presson Allen adapted from the novel by Muriel Spark music Rod McKuen Twentieth Century Fox Productions
RMD9D11Y–Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) at the age of 17 when he was working at a printers. American polymath. Scientist, diplomat, politician, inventor, author, and statesman.
RMRC4M13–Ancient Lightning Rod with a long iron rod. It was invented in 1752 by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). Colored engraving.
RM2JMNCBW–Director FRANKLIN J. SCHAFFNER and CHARLTON HESTON on set candid during filming of PLANET OF THE APES 1968 director FRANKLIN J. SCHAFFNER novel Pierre Boule screenplay Michael Wilson and Rod Serling music Jerry Goldsmith APJAC Productions / Twentieth Century Fox
RMEH0353–ActiveMuseum 0003197.jpg / The electricity fairy - oil on polywood (250 panels) Jean-Charles de Borda, Benjamin Franklin, Jean Dalibard, Franz Aepinus, Stephen Gray, Pierre du Buat, Jacques de Romas 27/11/2013 - / 20th century Collection / Active Museum
RF2N1CDTN–Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) American writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, politician, philosopher and one of the
RFT5TR9M–Benjamin Franklin 1706 to 1790 he was polymath author printer politician inventor of the franklin stove lighting rod and bifocal glasses and one of th
RM2HNRFNH–Washington, United States Of America. 17th Feb, 2022. Franklin R. Parker appears before a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing for his nomination to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, February 17, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP/Sipa USA Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News
RM2WTFN8H–Wolfscote Bridge and Franklyn Rock, Beresford Dale. Captain George Bankart, photographer (British, 1829 - 1916) 1888 View of the River Dove cutting through Beresford Dale with Franklin Rock visible in the distance. A man holding a fishing rod kneels on the riverbank with a wicker basket strapped to his back and a long net resting on the ground beside him. A wood and stone bridge crosses the river in the background. The initials of the photographer, 'GB', have been scratched into the lower left corner of the image. (Recto, adjacent interleaving) center, printed in black ink: 'PLATE LIV. WOLFSCO
RM2WB4BXH–Fashion in Paris in 1778: lady wearing a 'lightning rod hat', protecting her from lightning. Illustration from 'Les Merveilles de la science ou description populaire des inventions modernes' written by Louis Figuier and published in 1867 by Furne, Jouvet et Cie.
RFEH13FH–Benjamin Franklin, 1706 - 1790, one of the founders of the United States of America, the inventor of the lightning rod, historic woodcut, circa 1880
RMG15N7C–Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was an author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. As a scientis
RF2E1R20M–roof top decorated with a lattice ridge with two spiers or lightning rods or finials, selective focus
RFM0TTG7–Faces in clay of some personages from the world of entertainment, politics and culture of the United States, molded by a sculptor of Santa Monica, CA.
RM2E18553–United States Representative Scott Franklin (Republican of Florida) joins other freshmen GOP members of Congress for a group photograph on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, Monday January 4, 2021. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP /MediaPunch
RMBEFMWR–Portrait engraving circa 1763 - 1785 of US Founding Father Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790).
RM2K1TB6T–Franklin Miller, Principal, The Scowcroft Group, responds to questions during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine United States nuclear strategy and policy, in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP /MediaPunch
RM2E15G0A–United States Representative Scott Franklin (Republican of Florida) joins other freshmen GOP members of Congress for a group photograph on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, Monday January 4, 2021. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP | usage worldwide
RM2E18GF4–United States Representative Scott Franklin (Republican of Florida) joins other freshmen GOP members of Congress for a group photograph on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, Monday January 4, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM
RMRC491A–Early lightning rod, made with a single very long iron rod. It was invented in the year 1752 (18th century) by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). Engraving, 19th century.
RM2HNRMCF–Washington, Vereinigte Staaten. 17th Feb, 2022. Franklin R. Parker appears before a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing for his nomination to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, February 17, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP/dpa/Alamy Live News
RM2K1WTTN–Franklin Miller, Principal, The Scowcroft Group, responds to questions during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine United States nuclear strategy and policy, in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM
RMHFX6BM–090308-N-2475A-078 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 8, 2009) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Carolina Garcia, left, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Franklin Urcyo, from Miami, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jorge Mesa, from Glendale, Calif., install a pitch control rod on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the 'Raptors' of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communi
RM2HNRHJH–Washington, United States Of America. 17th Feb, 2022. Franklin R. Parker appears before a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing for his nomination to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, February 17, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP/Sipa USA Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News
RM2K1TANN–Washington, United States Of America. 20th Sep, 2022. Franklin Miller, Principal, The Scowcroft Group, responds to questions during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine United States nuclear strategy and policy, in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP/Sipa USA Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News
RM2WB4C1K–Fashion in Paris in 1778: lady wearing a 'lightning rod hat', protecting her from lightning. Illustration from 'Les Merveilles de la science ou description populaire des inventions modernes' written by Louis Figuier and published in 1867 by Furne, Jouvet et Cie.
RM2RY6NGA–Blitzableiter und Warnschild Blitzableiter und Warnschild, 26.09.2023, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Neben einem Blitzableiter befindet sich ein Warnschild. *** Lightning rod and warning sign Lightning rod and warning sign, 26 09 2023, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Next to a lightning rod is a warning sign Credit: Imago/Alamy Live News
RMG15G6M–Benjamin Franklin from the original painting by Chappel, 1862. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was an author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor,
RF2A9P38J–hromosvod, odný dům Prokopa Diviše (vynálezce bleskosvodu), město Žamberk, Východní Čechy, Česká republika /lightning rod, Prokop Divis (inventor of
RMHP4DMA–Sheet music cover image of the song 'Pass Under the Rod Sacred Song', with original authorship notes reading 'Words by Mrs Dana Music by Mrs Sue Ingersoll Scott', United States, 1862. The publisher is listed as 'John Church, Jr., 66 W. Fourth St.', the form of composition is 'strophic', the instrumentation is 'piano and voice', the first line reads 'I saw the young bride, in her beauty and pride', and the illustration artist is listed as 'Stereotyped at the Franklin Type Foundry, Cincinnati, O.'.
RF2DJ64RM–Lightning rod or lightning conductor install on the rooftop to protect the structure from a lightning strike.
RMBFR5RJ–Print c1859 of Benjamin Franklin appearing before the Lords in Council (Privy Council) at Whitehall Chapel in London in 1774.
RM2K1TBCE–Franklin Miller, Principal, The Scowcroft Group, responds to questions during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine United States nuclear strategy and policy, in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP /MediaPunch
RM2GJ0GJE–Mr Franklyn Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), fishing in Warm Springs. He was President of the USA 1933-1945, a Democrat. Served as Governor of New York 1929-1933, becoming president during the Depression.
RM2AWKM6H–Old landmarks and historic personages of Boston . ly youth was passed here is certain. Here he practised theart of making tallow candles for his father, and employed hisleisure in throwing rubbish into the neighboring Mill Pond.From here he wended his way through Hanover and CourtStreets to the Latin School, and, after his fathers businessbecame distasteful to him, to his brothers printing-office inQueen Street. The sign of Josias Franklin, father of Benjamin, was a Blue Ball, suspended by aniron rod from the front** -^-^--s^ of his shop, which stoodat the southeast cornerof Hanover and UnionS
RMPPJ0WC–18th Century. Discovery of the lightning rod by Benjamin Franklin. Years 1940. Drawing of Mestre. Author: Mestre Moragas, Albert.
RM2HNRMH8–Washington, Vereinigte Staaten. 17th Feb, 2022. Franklin R. Parker appears before a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing for his nomination to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, February 17, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP/dpa/Alamy Live News
RM2K1WTWB–Franklin Miller, Principal, The Scowcroft Group, responds to questions during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine United States nuclear strategy and policy, in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM
RM2K1TD5M–Washington, Vereinigte Staaten. 20th Sep, 2022. Franklin Miller, Principal, The Scowcroft Group, responds to questions during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine United States nuclear strategy and policy, in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP/dpa/Alamy Live News
RMBTH62N–Auto- 1950 Mercury customized at Franklin, Ohio, USA, car show. Building with painted diner mural.
RM2K1TAKF–Washington, United States Of America. 20th Sep, 2022. Franklin Miller, Principal, The Scowcroft Group, responds to questions during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine United States nuclear strategy and policy, in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey/CNP/Sipa USA Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News
RM2RY6NG7–Blitzableiter und Warnschild Blitzableiter und Warnschild, 26.09.2023, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Neben einem Blitzableiter befindet sich ein Warnschild. *** Lightning rod and warning sign Lightning rod and warning sign, 26 09 2023, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Next to a lightning rod is a warning sign Credit: Imago/Alamy Live News
RMG14X48–Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was an author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. As a scientis
RMGN2YEW–Motorfest in Ormskirk, Lancashire, UK. 28th Aug 2016. The festival is held in the historic market town of Ormskirk in West Lancashire. Classic cars and bikes are on display in the town centre and Coronation Park. An estimated 7,000 people wandered through the streets of Ormskirk, soaking up the atmosphere and taking in the sights of hundreds of cars and motorcycles lining the town’s streets. Credit: Cernan Elias/Alamy Live News
RM2ABWYEY–BOILER EXPLOSION AT FRANKLIN IND. BOILER EXPLOSION AT FRANKLIN IND. TARPON FISHING WITH ROD AND REEL. BOILER EXPLOSION AT FRANKLIN IND. Cost of Gas and Electricity in New York. A Singular Tank Explosion. TARPON FISHING WITH ROD AND REEL., scientific american, 1885-05-23
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