Compound monocular microscope in case

Compound monocular microscope in case

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Compound monocular microscope in case
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Compound monocular microscope in case, by Horne and Thornthwaite, London, mid 19th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A169610
Materials:
lenses, glass, body tube, brass, limb, brass, pillar, brass, stand, brass, stage, brass, box, mahogany and box, brass, carrying handle
Measurements:
overall: height 414 mm
body tube: length 246 mm
body tube: diameter 27 mm
limb extension: length 78 mm
pillar: length 144 mm
trunnions: height 95 mm
base: width 130 mm
base: length 134 mm
box: height 490 mm
box: length 190 mm
box: width 183 mm
type:
student microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)