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Microscope
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Microscope
Category
Science and Technology
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Microscope
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Object Origin
Builder:
Thew, Alexander
Builder:
Nicholson
Date Built:
c. 1867
Place of Production:
Edinburgh, Scotland
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Brass microscope mounted onto a brown rectangular wooden base. Single eyepiece with horizontal text engraved along the body. At the base of the microscope is a movable lens that acts as the light source. There is a circular hole cut out of the back left corner of the base.
Marks: "Alexander Thew / 12784 / Edinburgh"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 13.25 in, Width: 5 in, Depth: 7.125 in
Weight: 4.8 lbs
Credit
Gift of Dr. Noble M. Eberhart, 39.36a
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Microscope
About: Microscope
About: Microscope
This microscope was handmade c. 1867 by a Mr. Nicholson of Edinburgh, Scotland. The label on the bell jar indicates that this part was made by Alexander Thew, also of Edinburgh.
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