Magnifying glass

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Magnifying glass

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Magnifying glass, simple construction consisting of lens with wire frame, in cardboard case, crudely made, European, 19th century

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A680895
Materials:
glass, wire, case, cardboard and paper
Measurements:
lens: diameter 47 mm
overall: length 84 mm
lens: thickness 4 mm
case: length 80 mm
case: width 54 mm
type:
magnifying glasses