Demonstration microscope by Acme Optical Works

Demonstration microscope by Acme Optical Works, Philadelphia

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Demonstration microscope by Acme Optical Works, Philadelphia
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Demonstration microscope by Acme Optical Works, Philadelphia, 1873-1900

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56395
Materials:
body tube, brass, limb, iron, cast, painted black, stage, brass, blackened, mirror support, brass, blackened, lamp holder, brass, blackened and base, mahogany
Measurements:
body tube and support: length 181 mm
rack: length 90 mm
top of limb to stage: length 138 mm
pillar, table to compass joint: height 102 mm
base: length 304 mm
maximum, base: width 103 mm
stage: diameter 83 mm
overall: height 311 mm
type:
demonstration microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)