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Sir David Brewster, Scottish physicist, 1800s. Artist: William Holl
Sir David Brewster, Scottish physicist, 1800s. Brewster is chiefly remembered for his lifelong investigations into optics. He invented the kaleidoscope and improved the stereoscope by introducing refracting lenses. He was also a leading figure in the popularisation of science in Britain during the 19th century, and played a central role in the founding of the British Association for the Advancement of Science.
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HIP / Art Resource, NY
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19th century
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B/W
Black & White
Black and white
Brewster
British Association for the Advancement of Science
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DAVID
DAVID BREWSTER
Engraving
Henry Raeburn;Raeburn
Henry;Sir Henry Raeburn;Sir H Raeburn
Holl
Inventor
JOB
Kaleidoscope
LOCATION
Male
Man
Men
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NINETEENTH CENTURY
OCCUPATION
Optics
Oxford Science Archive
People
PHYSICIST
Portrait
Print Collector1
PROFESSION
Science
Scientist
Scotland
SCOTS
Scottish
Sir David
Sir David Brewster
William Holl
WILLIAM II