Optical Collection (page 4)

Spectacles, c. 1936. Creator: Frank Nelson
Spectacles, c. 1936

Closeup shot of touristic telescope against italian vilage at sunset. Warm sunset light

Tower Optical, viewfinder in Santorini during the day. Tourist binoculars, Touristic telescope look at the sea from town in Santorini island. Summer

Tourist telescope eyepiece. Travel tourist destination landscape magnification

Cabaret du Neant (Cabaret of Nothingness or Death) - a ghost show cabaret, where ghosts were shown before the amazed audience via optical trickery and special effects

Trompe l oeil showing wife and mother-in-law
MY WIFE - AND MY MOTHER-IN-LAW 1915

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Human intelligent optical interface
Krzysiek Kulesza

The Magnetic Hill, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
The Magnetic Hill is an example of a gravity hill, a type of optical illusion created by rising and descending terrain. It is located at the northwestern edge (in the Magnetic Hill Area)

Advert for Haig Whisky. The Haig brand name is disguised in the profile of the gentleman. Date: circa 1932

A device to teach the optical golf swing using a mirror-flashes that denote pulling and slicing. Date: 1930

A rotating zootrope : the image seen through the slits as the drum spins give the illusion of movement. Date: 1881

EDISON'S KINETOSCOPE Reproducing to the eye the effect of human motion by means of a swift and graded succession of pictures'. Date: 1894

The irradiation illusion of visual perception in which a light area of the visual field looks larger than an otherwise
955301 The irradiation illusion of visual perception in which a light area of the visual field looks larger than an otherwise identical dark area

The Zollner illusion. Parallel lines crossed by another short row of lines inclined at an angle will appear to slant in
955300 The Zollner illusion. Parallel lines crossed by another short row of lines inclined at an angle will appear to slant in the direction in which the lines are falling

Louise Sebastienne Danton Nee Gely Second Wife
Portrait of Louise Sebastienne Danton, nee Gely, 1777 - 1856, second wife of French revolutionary Georges Danton whom she married when she was 16

Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Coverlet, c. 1936

Drift Meter, Navy, Pioneer. Creator: Pioneer Instrument Company
Metal sight; in 51cm x 9cm x 17cm wood box; experimental

Fiery mirror taken in Prague in 1648 and brought back to Sweden as a War Trophy
GIA4814587 Fiery mirror taken in Prague in 1648 and brought back to Sweden as a War Trophy. Stoccolma Artemuseum. by Czech school, (17th century); Armemuseum, Stockholm

Anatomical figure: doctor examining the eye of a patient
JLJ4661153 Anatomical figure: doctor examining the eye of a patient. Miniature from the manuscript " Surgery" (Folio 17v)

Letter U Factory;V Car;X;Y Yole;Z Zootropic. Engraving in "
DUV4208481 Letter U Factory; V Car; X; Y Yole; Z Zootropic. Engraving in " ABC des joux pour petits boys". Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, Louis Vagne, printer-publisher, late 19th century

Colour photography: the process invented by Gabriel Lippmann (1845-1921) in 1891
XEE4141070 Colour photography: the process invented by Gabriel Lippmann (1845-1921) in 1891. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Diffraction: monochromatic light. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4141041 Diffraction: monochromatic light. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diffraction: monochromatic light)

The colours: solar spectrum studied by Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
XEE4140529 The colours: solar spectrum studied by Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

The first optical instruments: microscope used at the time of Christiaan Huygens
XEE4140489 The first optical instruments: microscope used at the time of Christiaan Huygens (Huyghens) (1629-1695). Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

The eye: person suffering from presbyopia. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140478 The eye: person suffering from presbyopia. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: The eye: person suffering from presbyopia)

Prisms and lenses: convex lens. Reel image. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140468 Prisms and lenses: convex lens. Reel image. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisms and lenses: convex lens. Reel image)

Prisms and lenses: prism lens. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4140466 Prisms and lenses: prism lens. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisms and lenses: prism lens)

Prisms and lenses: divergent lens. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4140456 Prisms and lenses: divergent lens. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisms and lenses: divergent lens)

Reflection of light: a kaleidoscope. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4140434 Reflection of light: a kaleidoscope. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reflection of light: a kaleidoscope)

Light reflexion: virtual image with concave mirror (left) and convex mirror (right)
XEE4140429 Light reflexion: virtual image with concave mirror (left) and convex mirror (right). Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Reflexion of light: laws of reflection. Anonymous illustration of 1925
XEE4140420 Reflexion of light: laws of reflection. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reflexion of light: laws of reflection)

Light Propagation: Everything happens as if the light was running in a straight line
XEE4140396 Light Propagation: Everything happens as if the light was running in a straight line. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

A Fine Kaleidoscope (mahogany, brass and ivory)
CH348497 A Fine Kaleidoscope (mahogany, brass and ivory) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Leigh, a clockmaker from Lancashire)

Magic Lantern (engraving)
3628882 Magic Lantern (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic Lantern. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

The Goat Trick (engraving)
3628878 The Goat Trick (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goat Trick. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

The Polemoscope (engraving)
3628877 The Polemoscope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Polemoscope. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

Section of the Magic Lantern (engraving)
3628870 Section of the Magic Lantern (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of the Magic Lantern)

Solar Microscope (engraving)
3628864 Solar Microscope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solar Microscope. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

A twin magic lantern (engraving)
5310282 A twin magic lantern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a twin magic lantern for providing views by horizontal movement of the cams A, A)

Couple in the countryside being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho)
6031835 Couple in the countryside being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man and two women in the countryside being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho)
6031833 Man and two women in the countryside being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Ripley & Co, trade card (engraving)
610451 Thomas Ripley & Co, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Ripley & Co)

The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union (colour engraving)
982154 The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union (colour engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union)

Phosphorescent animals (colour litho)
976555 Phosphorescent animals (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phosphorescent animals.); © Look and Learn

Signalling with flags at sea (chromolitho)
1093225 Signalling with flags at sea (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signalling with flags at sea)

Telegraphie optique (colour litho)
2789579 Telegraphie optique (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telegraphie optique)

Comic postcard, Bald head in the sea, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

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"Exploring the Mysteries of the Optical Universe: From Orion Nebula to Northern Lights" Step into a world where beauty and wonder collide, as we delve into the captivating realm phenomena. The breathtaking Orion Nebula unveils its celestial secrets, showcasing a cosmic ballet of Blossom and Decay. Behold the mesmerizing Nebula Sh 2-106 in all its glory, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope's keen eye. Its ethereal hues paint an otherworldly canvas that transports us to distant galaxies. But it's not just far-off wonders that captivate our gaze; closer to home, nature puts on its own spectacular light show with the enchanting dance of the Northern Lights. A sight so magical, it leaves us awestruck at Earth's natural marvels. Through an optical lens, we peer into space and witness Sirius shining brightly amidst a sea of stars. The star filter reveals its true radiance, reminding us of our infinitesimal place in this vast universe. The spiral galaxy M81 beckons us further into deep space with its stunning composite image. Its swirling arms tell tales of cosmic evolution and remind us that even galaxies are subject to change. Venturing deeper still, we encounter the enigmatic Horsehead Nebula—a dark silhouette against a backdrop of stellar brilliance—an enigma waiting to be unraveled. Andromeda Galaxy awaits our exploration next—the closest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way—inviting us to ponder what lies beyond our familiar celestial neighborhood. Intriguingly intertwined within this tapestry is also human ingenuity—the University of Oxford's College serves as a cradle for knowledge seekers who unravel these mysteries day by day. Meanwhile, Chadburn Brothers' Albion Works stands as testament to humanity's pursuit in crafting precise optical instruments that unlock new realms for discovery.