Case for mid 18th century compound monocular microscope

Case for mid 18th century compound monocular microscope

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Case for mid 18th century compound monocular microscope, covered with fishskin and lined with green plush, 1750-1778

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A1357
Materials:
box, pine, painted red, box, fish skin, black, covered, box, leather, black, covering base and box, plush, green, lining lid and inside of base
Measurements:
length 323 mm
width 195 mm
height 83 mm
type:
microscope cases
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)