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“General view of the Cathedral, Milan”

Carlo Ponti (1823-1893) (attributed), General view of the Cathedral, Milan, ca. 1875 (2012.69.1) (Albumen print, Megalethoscope slide) Carlo Ponti (1823-1893) (attributed), Vue générale de la Cathédrale, Milan, ca. 1875 (2012.69.1) (Albumen print, Megalethoscope slide, Image: 9 3/4 x 12 5/8 … Continue reading

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Night and Day: Illumination from behind…

Carlo Ponti (attributed), General view of the Cathedral, Milan, ca. 1875 Carlo Ponti (attributed), Palais et place d’ arms, Versailles, ca. 1875 The Megalethoscope was patented in 1862 by Swiss born Carlo Ponti (1823-1893). Ponti (not the husband of Sophia … Continue reading

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