Using the Patent Graphic Telescope

Name: Using the Patent Graphic Telescope
Uploaded: 2013-08-08T13:53:18Z
Duration: P201S
Description: In 1811, British scientist and artist Cornelius Varley patented a curious device. With the aid of his Patent Graphic Telescope, Varley was able to make beautiful, detailed drawings and watercolors of objects small and large like never before. Brent Wahl, an artist and lecturer at University of Pennsylvania gives a demonstration of Varley's invention in Independence Square using a replica.

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In 1811, British scientist and artist Cornelius Varley patented a curious device. With the aid of his Patent Graphic Telescope, Varley was able to make beautiful, detailed drawings and watercolors of objects small and large like never before. Brent Wahl, an artist and lecturer at University of Pennsylvania gives a demonstration of Varley's invention in Independence Square using a replica.

Aired: 08/07/13

Rating: NR

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Using the Patent Graphic Telescope

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