Optical lens in metal holder

PART OF:
Six lenses, glass
Made:
1850-1924

Optical lens, glass, in metal holder, made 1850-1924

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A701029/2
type:
lens
credit:
Wellcome Trustees; Wellcome Trustees

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