Thomas Young discovering astigmatism by measuring his own eyes, 1801. Colour oleograph after W.F. Soare.

  • Soare, William Fuller.
Date:
[between 1900 and 1999]
Reference:
2897051i
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Description

Young stands in front of a mirror with a carved and gilt frame, measuring one of his eyes with a pair of calipers

Publication/Creation

Rochester, N.Y. : Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., [between 1900 and 1999] (Litho in U.S.A. : Einson-Freeman Co. Inc. N.Y.)

Physical description

1 print : oleograph, printed in colours ; sheet 50 x 39 cm

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Measuring his own eyes, Thomas Young conducted experiments in the years 1799 to 1801 that lead to his explanations of astigmatism and accommodation. Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester, N.Y. -- America's leading optical institution

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2897051i

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