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Botanical sundial, 19th century
Botanical sundial. This sundial was located in one of the parks or horticultural gardens in Chicago, USA, which included several such sundials. The design and flowers used varied from location to location and year to year. Here, the words Sols Clock are included in the design. Sundials are designed to indicate the time of day by means of a shadow cast on a surface marked to show hours or parts of hours. The shadow-casting marker (or gnomon) is usually aligned parallel to the Earths axis and pointing at the celestial pole. Artwork from the seventh volume (first period of 1891) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1891 7th Volume Annual Volume Botanical Garden Chicago Chronology Chronometry French Gnomon Horological Horology La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Marker North American Popular Science Seventh Volume Shadow Sun Dial Us A Volume 7 Weekly Chronometrical Mono Chrome Sun Clock
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This print showcases a stunning botanical sundial from the 19th century, found in one of Chicago's parks or horticultural gardens. These enchanting gardens boasted numerous sundials, each with its unique design and floral arrangement that changed over time. In this particular piece, the words "Sols Clock" are intricately incorporated into the design. Sundials serve as time indicators by casting shadows on marked surfaces representing hours or fractions of hours. The shadow-casting marker, known as the gnomon, is aligned parallel to Earth's axis and points towards the celestial pole. The artwork featured here originates from La Science Illustree, a renowned French popular science weekly publication during that era. This mono chrome illustration captures not only the historical significance but also highlights various elements such as astronomy, horology, and botany intertwined within this masterpiece. As we delve into this visual delight from 1891 in Chicago's botanical garden, we witness an exquisite blend of nature and science coming together harmoniously. The intricate details of this sun dial transport us back to a time when chronometry played a vital role in people's lives. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' ingenuity in telling time using natural phenomena. This remarkable photograph is part of Science Photo Library's extensive collection capturing moments that bridge artistry with scientific exploration throughout history.
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