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BG.756.018
24 May 1756:32 (60)
To be seen (for a short time) at the house of Mr. William
Fletcher, merchant, New-Boston; That elaborate and matchless
pile of art, called, the Microcosm, or, the world in
miniature. Built in the from of a Roman temple, after
twenty-two years, close study and application, by the late
ingenious Mr. Henry Bridges, of London; who, having received
the approbation and applause of the Royal Society, &c.
afterwards made considerable additions and improvements; so
that the whole, being now compleatly finished, is humbly
offered to the curious of this city, as a performance which
has been the admiration of every spectator, and proved
itself by its singular perfections, the most instructive as
well as entertaining piece of work in Europe. . . [3 paras]
2. Are the nine muses playing in concert on divers musical
instruments, as the harp, hautboy, bass viol, &c.
3. Is Orpheus in the forest, playing on his lyre, and
beating exact time to each tune; who, by his exquisite
harmony, charms even the wild beasts. . . [3 paras]
7. And lastly, is shewn the whole machine in motion, when
upwards of twelve hundred wheels and pinnions are in motion
at once: And during the whole performance it plays several
fine pieces of musick on the organ and other instruments,
both single and in concert, in a very elegant manner, &c
. . . [3 paras more]
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