Folding hand microscope in case

Folding hand microscope in case, English, early 19th century

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Folding hand microscope in case, English, early 19th century
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Folding hand microscope in case, English, early 19th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A190210
Materials:
handle, ivory, white, lens mounting, brass, specimen holder, brass, box, softwood, box, fish skin, shark, black, box, velvet, lining, green and box, silk, lining, white
Measurements:
overall: length 102 mm
overall: width 69 mm
box: length 81 mm
box: width 34 mm
box: height 23 mm
type:
simple microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)