Claude Lorrain mirror

Made:: 1737-1767

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Claude Lorrain Mirror (Wellcome transfer no
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Claude Lorrain Mirror (Wellcome transfer no.B1640), oval, in red leather-covered case

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Category:: Optics

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: 1980-1746/2

Materials:: glass, wood, leather, textile, padding and copper (alloy)

Measurements:: overall: 30 mm x 145 mm x 115 mm, , .19kg
overall (case, open): 15 mm x 145 mm x 230 mm, ,

type:: optical drawing aid - claude glass

credit:: On loan from the Wellcome Trust

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Claude Lorrain mirror

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