Combination of 3 prisms to show achromatism

Made:: 1872 in London

maker:: William Ladd

Combination of 3 prisms to show achromatism, by William Ladd

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Combination of 3 prisms to show achromatism, by William Ladd
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Combination of 3 prisms to show achromatism, by William Ladd, London, c. 1872. Prisms mounted on pillar with modern wooden mahogany stand made by \Museum workshops

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1872-14

Materials:: copper (alloy), glass, wood (unidentified) and mahogany (wood)

Measurements:: overall: 350 mm x x , 125 mm, .545kg

type:: optical demonstration equipment

credit:: Ladd, W.

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Combination of 3 prisms to show achromatism

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