Thomas Heinrich, Baruch College

Hagley Library Research Seminar Series

Thursday, October 27, 2011, 11:30 pm EDT

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Copeland Room of Hagley’s library building just North of Wilmington, Delaware


Commentator: David Winkler (Naval Historical Foundation)


The seminar is open to the public and is based on a paper that is circulated in advance. Those planning to attend are encouraged to read the paper before coming to the seminar. Copies may be obtained by emailing Carol Lockman, clockman@Hagley.org.


Please visit hagley.org/info for driving directions.

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The microscope (1867)

These confection-like illustrations are actual representations of objects viewed under a polariscope, spotted in the title The microscope (1867) by Jabez Hogg. According to the text, “This plate is especially intended to illustrate the beautiful and gorgeous spectacle produced by polarized light on the various objects here grouped together. Image courtesy of Yale University.