Polariscope
- Made:
- 1850-1924
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Hand held optical device for examining the polarising effects of different materials, made 1850-1924 (Wellcome No. B1067)
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- 1997-1960
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall (lying flat): 23 mm x 82 mm x 112 mm, 0.078kg
- type:
- polariscope
- credit:
- Wellcome Trustees
