МЛ-3404

M. V. Lomonosov's chemistry laboratory. 1748-1811. Model.

1948-1949

wood, plain glass, paper, textile, paint

Model of Mikhail Lomonosov’s chemical laboratory was done on the base of a number of historical sources with documentary accuracy in 1:10 scale in 1948. It was dedicated to the bicentenary of the opening of first chemical laboratory in Russia. On 1 July, 1746 at the initiative of M.V. Lomonosov the decree of Empress Elizaveta Petrovna prescribing construction of chemical laboratory on the Basil’s Island (the 1st lane) succeeded. Check chemical analysis of ore samples and other mineral resources were implemented in the laboratory. Much time was paid to colorants research and production. Lomonosov invented his own theory of colors. He developed formulation and made glasses different in color. Formulations of optical glass were worked out for astronomic tubes. In1752-1753 Mikhail Lomonosov read a course on physical chemistry in the premises of Chemical Laboratory. In 1777, upon waterflood, the Laboratory became effete and in 1793 it was reconstructed as a dwelling.

History of Science Monuments. 14th-19th centuries. Mikhail Lomonosov Museum