Pocket Microcope

PART OF:: Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society collection

Made:: 1835-1845 in London

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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.

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Category:: Scientific Instruments & Research

Object Number:: Y1997.6.11

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and wood (unidentified)

Measurements:: overall: 180 mm x 90 mm x 80 mm,

type:: microscope

credit:: Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society

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