Model of a 17th century simple microscope

Made:: 1901-1930 in France

maker:: Unknown

Model of a 17th century simple microscope, probably French
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Model of a 17th century simple microscope, probably French, early 20th century

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Category:: Microscopy (Wellcome)

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A601154

Materials:: lens mounting, brass, pillar, brass, base, brass, rod, brass and pin, brass

Measurements:: overall: height 315 mm
lens: diameter 22 mm

type:: copies

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Model of a 17th century simple microscope

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