
4 0 c m
27cm
actual image size: 19cm x 32cm
Description
Engraving with lettering below, showing an orrery and globe surrounded by an ornamental arch and various mathematical instruments. Thomas Wright (d 1767) was a London instrument maker, and his card states that he is the mathematical instrument-maker to His Royal Highnes George, Prince of Wales, making and selling 'all sorts of mathematical instruments for sea and land according to the best and latest improvements'.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10308338
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