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Description: the very first photograph to be taken on glass. It was taken by Sir John Herschel in 1839, and shows his father's telescope in Slough, near London. (Science Museum, London).
Title: Herschel first picture on glass 1839 3
Credit: http://www.rleggat.com/photohistory/history/herschel.htm
Author: John Herschel
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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