A succinct description of that elaborate pile of art, call'd the microcosm.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for the proprietor, Mr. Edward Davis, 1760.
Physical Description:
32 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
The microcosm, constructed by Henry Bridges is " ... an infinite variety of moving figures" representing the Nine Muses, the various orders of architecture, the Ptolemaic system of the universe, a true representation of the Heavens all "... moving round in their periodical times, always corresponding with the heavenly bodies, provided the clock is kept going"--p. [11].
Subject Terms:
Astronomical clocks -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800. | Theaters, Miniature -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800. | Amusements -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800. | Davis, Edward -- Publisher.