Pocket Microcope
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Portable microscope, made by Cary, 1835-1845.
This collapsable microscope was made by Cary & Co., London. Cary & Co. were Opticians and Scientific Instrument Makers established in 1765.
Details
- Category:
- Scientific Instruments & Research
- Object Number:
- Y1997.6.11
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 180 mm x 90 mm x 80 mm,
- type:
- microscope
- credit:
- Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society
