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Gould pocket microscope by Cary (unsigned), London, England, c. 1830. Designed by Charles Gould, employee of William Cary c. 1810. First made in the Cary workshop 1828.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1985-2214/21
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, mahogany (wood), textile and paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 170 mm x 100 mm x 165 mm, ,
overall (closed): 45 mm x 100 mm x 85 mm, ,
overall weight: x x , , .235kg
- type:
- microscope
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum
