Set of sixteen lenses

Set of sixteen lenses

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Set of sixteen lenses, in blue leather covered case, originally with trial frames, now missing, European 1880-1920

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Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A192535
Materials:
lenses, glass, case, leather, case, wood, case, brass and case lining, velvet
Measurements:
case: length 196 mm
case: width 110 mm
case: depth 57 mm
lens, max: diameter 37 mm
lens, max: depth 4 mm
type:
trial lenses
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)