Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edward H. Knight (1824–1883), patent lawyer and expert in mechanics. From pan- + iconograph, after paniconography.
Definition of paniconograph in US English:
paniconograph
noun
Printing rare, historical
= photozincograph.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edward H. Knight (1824–1883), patent lawyer and expert in mechanics. From pan- + iconograph, after paniconography.