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Our Favorites: Margaret Watts Hughes

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Oct 13, 20256:41Society & Culture

Margaret Watts Hughes (c.1847-1907) was a Welsh singer, songwriter and scientist. She invented the eidophone, which allowed her to observe and visualize the human voice. For Further Reading: The Century, 1891 : Visible S...

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