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Object NameBinocular Microscope with Illumination Stand
Made FromBrass, Cast Iron, Glass, Mirror, Wood, Velvet
Dateabout 1870
TechniqueRolled, cast, ground, polished, assembled
Size(a-c) Binocular Microscope with Lenses (fully extended) H: 43.5 cm, W: 17.5 cm, D: 15.7 cm; (g) Illumination Stand: H: 38 cm, W: 15.1 cm, D: 9.1 cm; (h) Custom Box H: 52.5 cm, W: 36.5 cm, D: 22.5 cm
Accession Number2019.8.28
Place Made
England
Physical DescriptionBinocular Microscope with Illumination Stand. Rolled brass, cast iron; ground, polished glass. (a) Brass binocular microscope with adjustable body tubes, adjustable stage, and black cast iron base. (bc) Pair of glass lenses set within cylindrical brass tubes. (d) Stage forceps. (e) Brass specimen plate with three circular openings. (f) Swiveling two-sided substage mirror set within brass mount. (g) Illumination stand with adjustable convex glass lens and brass candlestick holder, both mounted on brass rod with heavy circular brass base. (h) Custom wooden box with green velvet lining. (i) Drawer with green velvet lining. (j) Key.
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