Extract from the Gazette, 1744
Printed in The Pennsylvania Gazette, July 12, 1744.

[Advertisement] Just arrived from London, And now shown for the Entertainment of the Curious, to six or more Persons, in a large commodious Room, at Mr. Vidal’s in Second-street, Philadelphia, The Solar, or Camera Obscura Microscope, which magnifies Objects to a surprising Degree, and has given universal Satisfaction. Price 18d. each Person. Also, the Unparallelled Musical Clock, Most beautiful in its Structure, and delightfully playing the choicest Airs, &c. Price 18d. each Person.

Bills describing the Particulars, are given gratis at the Place aforesaid.

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