Glass prism (length: 16.5cm.) in fishskin-covered wooden box

Made:
1701-1800

Glass prism (length: 16.5cm.) in fishskin-covered wooden box, 18th century, (B878).

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1984-1360
type:
prism - optical demonstration
credit:
Wellcome Trust

Parts

Glass prism (length: 16.5cm.) with lugs (for mounting in frame)

Glass prism (length: 16.5cm.) with lugs (for mounting in frame)

Glass prism (length: 16.5cm.) with lugs (for mounting in frame), 18th century (B878).

Measurements:
overall: 30 mm x 170 mm x 35 mm, , .65kg
Materials:
glass and textile
Object Number:
1984-1360/1
type:
prism - optical demonstration
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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