Physiognotrace Machine
Item
Creator
Peale, Charles
Title
Physiognotrace Machine
Description
This physiognotrace — a mechanical drawing device — was patented by John Hawkins in 1802. Used in Peale’s Museum, in its first year of operation over 8,500 silhouettes were cut.
Date
1803
Source
Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress
Contributor
Vela, Jaimie
Bibliographic Citation
Spatial Coverage
Watercolor on Paper