Homemade microscope in ivory

Homemade microscope in ivory, in case, 19th century

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Homemade microscope in ivory, in case, 19th century
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Homemade microscope in ivory, in case, 19th century, origin uncertain

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A35407
Materials:
lens mounts, ivory, white, box, ivory, white, live box, ivory, white, slide, ivory, opaque and lenses, glass
Measurements:
box: length 98 mm
box: height 30 mm
instrument in use: height 66 mm
slide: length 85 mm
box: width 41 mm
type:
simple microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)