Collection

Tripod brass stand for unknown optical equipment

Made:
1850-1924

Tripod brass stand for unknown optical equipment, made 1850-1924 (Wellcome No. B1075)

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1997-1921
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall (assembled for use): 175 mm x 160 mm x 158 mm, 0.112kg
type:
base - object component, component - object and optical instrument
credit:
Wellcome Trustees

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