Glass plate used as polariser, in case

Made:
1850-1924
maker:
W Bestall
Glass plate for use as polariser, in leather case

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Glass plate for use as polariser, in leather case
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Glass plate for use as polariser, in leather case, made by Bestall, Kennington Park, London, made 1850-1924 (Wellcome No. B1410)

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1997-1964
Materials:
leather, paper (fibre product), glass, leatherette and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 192 mm x 98 mm, 0.498kg
type:
polariscope
credit:
Wellcome Trustees