Telescoping stand and two lenses for drawing camera lucida

Telescoping stand and two lenses for drawing camera lucida, in triangular leather case, English, 1850-1870

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1981-268/11
Materials:
rod & clamp, brass, aperture disc, brass, lenses, glass, case, pine, case, leather, red, covered and case, velvet, beige, lined
Measurements:
box (closed): 29 mm x 44 mm x 270 mm,
outer rod: 191 mm
type:
optical drawing aid - camera lucida
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust

Parts

Aperture Disc for drawing Camera Lucida

Aperture Disc for drawing Camera Lucida

Aperture disc for use in drawing camera lucida, English, 1850-1870

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1981-268/11/2
type:
aperture disc
Lens for drawing Camera Lucida

Lens for drawing Camera Lucida

Lens for use in drawing camera lucida, English, 1850-1870

Materials:
glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1981-268/11/3
type:
lens
Lens for drawing Camera Lucida

Lens for drawing Camera Lucida

Lens for use in drawing camera lucida, English, 1850-1870

Materials:
glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1981-268/11/4
type:
lens
Case for Equipment for drawing Camera Lucida

Case for Equipment for drawing Camera Lucida

Trangular case for equipment for drawing camera lucida, English, 1850-1870

Measurements:
overall: 29 mm x 44 mm x 270 mm, .2 kg
Materials:
pine (wood) , leather and velvet
Object Number:
1981-268/11/5
type:
case - container