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Sir David Brewster, K.G., President of the British Association, 1850. Creator: Unknown.

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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Title: Sir David Brewster, K.G., President of the British Association, 1850. Creator: Unknown.

Caption: 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.

Personalities: SIR DAVID BREWSTER • NICOLAAS HENNEMAN

Credit: Album / The Print Collector/Heritage Images

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Image size: 3845 × 4960 px | 54.6 MB

Print size: 32.6 × 42.0 cm | 1513.8 × 1952.8 in (300 dpi)

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