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DescriptionNyctograph reconstruction.jpg |
English: Reconstruction of a nyctograph, a device invented by, Lewis Carroll in 1891 for transcribing thoughts. And dreams during the night without having to leave bed and "light a lamp." Cut by Noah Slater from an envelope to Carroll's original specification, with five euro cent coin for size comparison. |
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Source | Sent by Noah Slater to the uploader |
Author | Noah Slater |
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