4 0 c m
31cm
actual image size: 23cm x 32cm
Description
Engraving by C Knight after an original work by Fowler of John Bird, 'Lecturer in Astronomy'. Bird (1780-1846) was a lecturer in astronomy based in Windsor and Eton, and was the father of Alfred Bird, the inventor of Bird's custard powder.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10400429
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