Model (mahogany case not present)

Made:
1795-1805 in England
Model (mahogany case not present)

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Model (mahogany case not present)
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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