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Genre/form term
Vues d'optique
Use for
Peep show prints
See also
Prints
Note
Prints intended for viewing through an optical system such as a zogroscope that enhances the effect of perspective. Because the viewing device included a mirror, the lettering and image are usually laterally reversed. Common in the late 1700s in Europe for peep shows.
Special note
Formerly TGMI term & TGMII term.
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