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light table

noun

Definition of light table

: a device that projects even light through a flat translucent surface over which films or tracings may be spread out and viewed

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 The exhibit also includes a stylized reproduction of Emberley's drawing and a light table from his home studio that museum visitors can try out. — Megan Becka, cleveland.com, "Akron Art Museum to host opening party for Ed Emberley exhibition," 15 Dec. 2017 Interactive activities, including a stylized reproduction of the drawing and light table in Emberley's home studio, will be included in the show. — Brittany Nader, cleveland.com, "Akron Art Museum to exhibit works by children's book illustrator Ed Emberley in January 2018," 12 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of light table

circa 1948, in the meaning defined above

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