Home made hand microscope

Made:
1831-1870 in France
Home made hand microscope, French, mid 19th century

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Home made hand microscope, French, mid 19th century
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Home made hand microscope, French, mid 19th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A1353
Materials:
glass, metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), box (wood) and metal solder
Measurements:
overall: 63 mm x 40 mm x 16 mm, , .005kg
overall (on stand): 70 mm x 60 mm x 30 mm, , .02kg
type:
botanic microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)