Folding hand microscope in case covered with black paper

Folding hand microscope in case covered with black paper

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Folding hand microscope in case covered with black paper
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Folding hand microscope in case covered with black paper, English, early 19th century

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Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A173870
Materials:
lenses, glass, handle, ivory, lens mount, brass, specimen holder arm, brass, stage forceps, steel, points blued, box, pasteboard and box, paper, black, covered
Measurements:
overall: length 81 mm
overall: width 60 mm
box: length 67 mm
box: width 27 mm
box: height 25 mm
type:
simple microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)