David Brewster
Title

David Brewster

Caption

David Brewster (1781-1868) Scottish physicist. Optics (kaleidoscope and polarised light). Editor of the "Edinburgh Magazine" 1802 and the "Edinburgh Encyclopaedia" 1808. On the table beside him is a stereoscope, one of the optical instruments he invented.
Engraving, c1870.

Date

1870

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07113_010208P

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Rights managed

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