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Object NameAquatic Microscope

Maker Joseph Beck (English, d. 1891)

Made FromBrass, Glass, Wood, Velvet

Date1867-1884

TechniqueTurned, ground, polished, assembled

Size(a) Aquatic Microscope (fully extended) H: 27.5 cm, Diam (max): 7.2 cm; (d) Custom Box H: 12.5 cm, W: 21.6 cm, D: 9.8 cm

Accession Number2019.8.27

Curatorial Area(s)

Science and Technology
Modern

Place Made

England, London

Physical DescriptionAquatic Microscope. Turned brass; ground and polished glass. (a) Brass armature and base for aquatic microscope. (b) Circular glass lens set within brass frame. (c) Brass and glass specimen aquarium. (d) Custom lidded wood case lined with red velvet.
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