
Abraham & Dancer travelling Microscope
- Made:
- circa 1843 in Manchester








Travelling microscope, made by Abraham & Dancer, c.1843, and used by James Joule for calibrating thermometers.
Details
- Category:
- Scientific Instruments & Research
- Object Number:
- Y1969.5.1
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 185 mm x 135 mm x 235 mm,
- type:
- microscope
- credit:
- Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology