Toy polariscope

Made:: 1828-1830 in London

maker:: John Frederick Newman

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toy polariscope
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Toy polariscope, representation of a stained glass window made of mica, to show effects of polarisation, passepartout mounted with mahogany frame, made by J. Newman, London, England, 1828-1830.

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Category:: King George III

Object Number:: 1927-1475

Materials:: mahogany, paper, cardboard, glass and mica

Measurements:: overall: 140 mm x 116 mm x 115 mm, , .245kg

type:: polariscope

credit:: King's College, London

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