Hand microscope
- Made:
- 1730-1750
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LicenseHand microscope, in case, English
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Hand microscope, in case, English, of mixed 18th century parentage
Details
- Category:
- Microscopy (Wellcome)
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A70558
- Materials:
- pillar, steel, handle, ivory, turned, white, lens mounting, brass, specimen holder, brass, case, wood, case, fish skin, black, covered and case, velvet, black, lined
- Measurements:
-
with pillar, using box base: height 215 mm
box: length 115 mm
box: width 67 mm
with handle: length 135 mm
as compas microscope: width 63 mm
lens mounting: diameter 30 mm
- type:
- simple microscopes
- credit:
- Maniere
