Benham's Disk (Benham's Top) a top painted with the pattern shown. When the disk is spun, arcs of pale colour, called Fechner colours (or pattern-induced flicker colours (PIFCs), are visible at different places on the disk. Not everyone sees the same colours. Created by Charles Benham (1860-1929) an English newspaper-man and toymaker. Dated 19th Century

Benham's Disk (Benham's Top) a top painted with the pattern shown. When the disk is spun, arcs of pale colour, called Fechner colours (or pattern-induced flicker colours (PIFCs), are visible at different places on the disk. Not everyone sees the same colours. Created by Charles Benham (1860-1929) an English newspaper-man and toymaker. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo
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Contributor:

World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

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KHW8AM

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60 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4668 x 4493 px | 39.5 x 38 cm | 15.6 x 15 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

4 September 2017

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.