Prism on brass stand with ball and socket joint and bone handles

Prism on brass stand with ball and socket joint and bone Prism on brass stand with ball and socket joint and bone handles Prism on brass stand with ball and socket joint and bone handles Prism on brass stand with ball and socket joint and bone handles

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Prism on brass stand with ball and socket joint and bone
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Prism on brass stand with ball and socket joint and bone handles, late 19th century, (B1086)

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1984-1362
Materials:
glass, metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and bone
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 190 mm x 125 mm, , .665kg
overall (maximum height): 252 mm x x , ,
type:
prism - optical demonstration
credit:
Wellcome Trust