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This is a horizontorium, which is an architectural print that became popular in Europe starting in the late 18th century. By placing one's chin on the "F" mark at the bottom of the sheet, the normal proportions of a crenelated building and tower become visible, resembling a three-dimensional view.
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- Publisher
- London : R. Bancks, 441 Strand, 1821.
- People
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- Author
- Shiers, William
- Language
- English
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Item Summary
This is a horizontorium, which is an architectural print that became popular in Europe starting in the late 18th century. By placing one's chin on the "F" mark at the bottom of the sheet, the normal proportions of a crenelated building and tower become visible, resembling a three-dimensional view.
Descriptive Information
- Title
- The horizontorium / Wm. Shires, mathematical tutor.
- Call Number
- C South 03/Drawer 08/GC138/Half Folio GA 2024.04521
- Identifier
- ark:/88435/dc3b591q49v
- Publisher
- London : R. Bancks, 441 Strand, 1821.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- 1821
- Format
- Visual material
- Extent
- 1 print : copper engraving ; sheet 55 x 36.8 cm
- Rights Statement
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Notes
- Imprint beneath title: "Published as the Act directs 30 May 1821 by R. Bancks 441 Strand, London."
- At lower right margin, "Stationers Hall."
Discovery Information
Physical Characteristics
- File Count
- 1
Institutional Information
- Collection
- Omega Project
- IIIF Manifest URL
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https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/scanned_resources/10c143ed-6b24-40c4-b18b-cf7d28ced258/manifest