Set of 3 prisms (2 crown glass, 1 flint glass), in red leather case

maker:
John Dollond

Set of 3 prisms (2 crown glass, 1 flint glass), made by John Dollond to illustrate the principle of his achromatic object glass, 1758 (in red leather case)

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1918-107
type:
prism - optical demonstration
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry

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