Two photographs showing obliquely lit a plaster relief model of lunar craters

Two photographs showing obliquely lit a plaster relief model of lunar craters Two photographs showing obliquely lit a plaster relief model of lunar craters

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Two photographs showing obliquely lit a plaster relief model of lunar craters, in single gilt and glass frame, by James Nasmyth, London, 1850-71 [A169751]. Attached label indicates it was purchased from Stevens Auctions on 28th September 1928 for 14 shillings [£0.70 new money].

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1999-926
Materials:
wood, glass, plaster, paper and complete
Measurements:
overall: 13 x 295 x 450 mm
frame: 17 1/2 in x 15 1/2 in
type:
black-and-white prints (photographs), models (representaions) and lunar crater models
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust