Historical Mathematical Instruments

Engravings depicting the fabrication and components of mathematical instruments, bookbinding tools, and early hygrometers from the 18th century.

Cutler's workshop from 'Encylopedie' Paris, 1751-1780, edited by Diderot and Dalembert.
Cutler's workshop from 'Encylopedie' Paris, 1751-1780, edited by Diderot and Dalembert.
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Lead four performances regarding nature and medical congress. At the top a portrait of Prof. dr. Dr. G. van Overbeek de Meijer; At the bottom of a portrait of Prof. dr. Dr. A.A.W. Hubrecht. On the left a room with covered tables; Right a microscope. In the middle a bond with the inscription τη υγιεια.
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The Turk, fraudulent robotic chess-player invented by Hungarian inventor Wolfgang de Kempelen 1734-1804. In fact, a man was hidden inside the machine. Given to Maria Theresa of Austria in 1769. Automaton chess-player. Woodcut from The Cabinet of Curiosities, or Wonders of the World Displayed, Henry Piercy, New York, 1836.
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page 2 "Illustrations of the Great Operations of Surgery", 1820