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An eye in a star, the spokes of which divide the spectrum of colours; putti hold crystals, a telescope, lens-grinding equipment and a camera obscura; representing optics. Engraving by J. Chapman, 1820, after A.D. McQuin.
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Lettering: Optics. A.D.M. invenit. J. Chapman sculp.
Title: An eye in a star, the spokes of which divide the spectrum of colours; putti hold crystals, a telescope, lens-grinding equipment and a camera obscura; representing optics. Engraving by J. Chapman, 1820, after A.D. McQuin.
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Lettering: Optics.
A.
D.
M.
invenit.
J.
Chapman sculp.
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