Magnifying glass

Magnifying glass

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Magnifying glass, horn frame, in slim rectangular wooden case, probably English, 1740-1860

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Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A680828
Materials:
case, wood, lens, glass and frame, horn
Measurements:
case: length 121 mm
case: width 86 mm
case: thickness 14 mm
lens: diameter 81 mm
type:
magnifying glasses