Optical toy, 'optical paradox' as described by George Adams, London, England, 1790-1795, in its original case and seven image boards.
Optical toy ('optical paradox') as described by George Adams. Viewfinder on base with stand for images. London, England, 1790-1795.
Original case for optical paradox as described by George Adams, 1790-1795
Image board for optical toy, an 'optical paradox' as described by George Adams, depicting the letter 'A' surrounded by floral designs.
Image board for optical toy, an 'optical paradox' as described by George Adams. Front depicts a kneeling figure surrounded by grapes, vines, bottles, and jug motifs. Reverse depicts a figure holding an auctioneering mallet, surrounded by floral motifs and labelled 'Mr. Fo in the Character of Smirk, or the Auctioneer'.
Image board for optical toy, an 'optical paradox' as described by George Adams. Front depicts a crown and sceptre on a cushion, surrounded by butterflies and floral patterns. Reverse depicts a poem, beginning with 'Tho' light my body is and small', surrounded by pastoral scenes and birds.
Image board for optical toy, an 'optical paradox' as described by George Adams. One side depicts a black and orange cat, surrounded by floral motifs. Other side depicts a sun in centre and four figures in each corner.
Image board for optical toy, an 'optical paradox' as described by George Adams, depicting a man and woman surrounded by shells and flowers.
Image board for optical toy, an 'optical paradox' as described by George Adams, depicting two figures stood in front of a building, surrounded by floral motifs.
Image board for optical toy, an 'optical paradox' as described by George Adams, depicting man in ermine cape, surrounded by butterflies and flowers.
