Early Withering Botanic simple microscope
- maker:
- William Withering
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Withering Botanic simple microscope (early), English, c. 1780, with cylindrical fish skin case. Accessories include: 2 scalpels and a pair of tweezers.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1985-2214/16
- Materials:
- ivory, copper (alloy), glass, wood (unidentified), fish skin, iron and bone
- Measurements:
-
microscope: 65 mm x x , 37 mm, .075kg
case: 80 mm x x , 55 mm,
- type:
- microscope
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum
