Model (mahogany case not present), (15 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 6 1/4-inches), to illustrate the theory of the prism for producing colours from white light, English, c. 1800.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1954-278
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), cotton thread, dye and ivory
- Measurements:
-
overall: 153 mm x 381 mm x 89 mm, , .475kg
- type:
- model
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum
