Newton & Co. Polariscope

PART OF:: Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society collection

Made:: 1865-1875 in London

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Polariscope in case, made by Newton & Co. Ltd, London.

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Category:: Scientific Instruments & Research

Object Number:: Y1997.6.31

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

Measurements:: overall: 138 mm x 415 mm x 227 mm,

type:: polariscope

credit:: Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society

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