Micro-Lantern Attachment
- Made:
- 1855-1860 in Manchester
- maker:
- John Benjamin Dancer
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Micro-Lantern Attachment
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Micro-Lantern Attachment
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Micro-lantern attachment for projection microscope, made by John Benjamin Dancer.
John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) was one of Manchester's most important scientific instrument makers. Dancer became well known for the quality of his microscopes and particularly for selling good-quality instruments at a relatively low price. He received several honours which reflected the high quality of his microscopes, including a prize medal at the International Exhibition in London.
Details
- Category:
- Scientific Instruments & Research
- Object Number:
- Y1997.6.4
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood (unidentified) and glass
- Measurements:
-
case: 125 mm x 307 mm x 180 mm,
- type:
- projection microscope
- credit:
- Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society
