Letters. 1853-1860.

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Letters. 1853-1860.

7 A.L.S. (Only 1 dated: 1860 Oct 26) from Balard to Despretz, Chevreul, Raynier and unidentified addressees; 1 A.D.S. (1853 May 10, Paris) certificate of attendance for Dr. Zabani; in French.

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Balard, Antoine-Jérôme, 1802-1876

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Epithet: French chemist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000677.0x000269 ...

Despretz, C. (César Mansuète), 1789-1863.

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Dibner, Bern.

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Chevreul, M. E. (Michel Eugène), 1786-1889

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In 1803, Chevreul began studying with N. Vauquelin at the Musʹeum d'Histoire Naturelle, becoming professor of chemistry there in 1830. In 1807, under Vauquelin's direction, Chevreul began investigating plant dyes. He isolated several natural dyes before turning to the chemistry of natural fats. Chevreul resumed his study of dyes in 1823, and, in 1824, succeeded C. Berthollet as director of dyeing at the Manufactures Royales des Gobelins. From the description of Correspondence and not...