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David Brewster (1781-1868) Scottish physicist. Optics (kaleidoscope and polarised light), editor of the Edinburgh Magazine in 1802 and the Edinburgh Encyclopaedia in 1808. On the table next to him is a stereoscope, one of the optical instruments he invented. Copperplate engraving, ca. 1870, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

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Photo12/imageBROKER/Sunny Celeste

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BRK24H33_264

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