Demainbray's optical model

Made:
1752
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Optical model of a spectrum brought to a focus, maker unknwon
Science Museum Group Collections
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Optical model of a spectrum brought to a focus, maker unknwon
Science Museum Group Collections
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Optical model of a spectrum brought to a focus
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Optical model of a spectrum brought to a focus
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Optical model of a spectrum brought to a focus, 1753. Dr
King's College, London| Enquiries to Science Museum, London
Science Museum Group Collection

Optical model of a spectrum brought to a focus, 1753. Dr
King's College, London| Enquiries to Science Museum, London
Science Museum Group Collection

Optical model of a spectrum brought to a focus, 1753. Dr
King's College, London| Enquiries to Science Museum, London
Science Museum Group Collection

Optical model of a spectrum brought to a focus, maker unknwon, 1752. Once belonged to Stephen Demainbray. A handwritten inscription on the base reads: 'Prism, Screen & Convex Lens/.../Focus '3''.

This model is one of a series of optical models that were once owned by Stephen Demainbray and used by him in his lectures on natural philosophy. it consists of a pinhole in wood with a prism, a convex lens, and a screen. Originally silk cords would have been used to represent the rays of light. Demainbray worked as superintendent at the King's observatory at Kew from 1768 and his collection of instruments and apparatus was absorbed into the King's own collection.

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1433
Materials:
base, fruitwood, prism,lens,screen, ivory and pinhole, mahogany
Measurements:
overall: 75 mm x 230 mm x 80 mm, 0.26 kg
type:
model - representation and optical demonstration equipment
credit:
King's College, London