Optical illusion disc with two men throwing and catching cakes and stars, Historic Reproduction
Snapshots of the Past
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- Historic Framed Print, [Optical illusion disc with two men throwing and catching cakes and stars], 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"
Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.
Created Haymarket, London : P
This rare historical print captures Optical illusion disc with two men throwing and catching cakes and stars in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
Library of Congress record: Created Haymarket, London : Pubd by T McLean, 1833 The disc is spun displaying the illusion of motion of a man tossing cakes and stars in a circle at the center of the disc to a man seated on a box with a crown on it in a circle at the outer edge of the disc. Published in: McLean's optical illusions; or magic panorama. London, T. McLean, 1833. American Treasures of the Library of Congress. Optical toys English 1830-1840.Lithographs Hand-colored 1830-1840.
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