Reading glass and magnifying lens

Made:
1800-1825
Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two Reading glass and magnifying lens (optical aid) Reading glass and magnifying lens (optical aid)

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Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two
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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two, in tortoiseshell mount, iron and silver frame and fittings, 1701-1750 (B757)

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1983-329/2
Materials:
tortoiseshell, glass, silver (alloy) and iron
Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 80 mm x 37 mm, , .02kg
type:
optical aid
credit:
Wellcome Trust