Sir David Brewster, K.G., President of the British Association, 1850. Creator: Unknown.
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Sir David Brewster, K.G., President of the British Association [for the Advancement of Science], 1850. 'The discoveries of Sir David Brewster range from the kaleidoscope to the law of the angle of polarisatioin, the physical laws of metallic reflection, and the optical properties of crystals ; and our philosopher is the author of an immense number of facts and practical applications in every branch of optics. The accompanying Portrait is engraved from a beautifully executed Talbotype, by Messrs. Henneman and Malone, of Regent-street'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.
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- Unknown, attributed to: :
After
- Henneman & Malone: British, Dutch: Photographers, photography studio
Subject
- Sir David Brewster: British, Scottish: Scientist, author, inventor of the Kaleidoscope, associated with stereoscopy
People Related
- Nicolaas Henneman: Dutch: Photographer
- Thomas Augustine Malone: British: Photographer
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3845x4960
File Size : 55,873kb
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- ILN_1850_Page_593_a.jpg
- 1850
- 0580078265
- 2-888-178
- 2888178
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