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microscope

Object NameSimple Compass Microscope with 4 Slides

Made FromWood, Brass, Glass, Paper, Scarab

Dateabout 1825

TechniqueRolled, turned, polished, assembled

Size(a) Simple Compass Microscope H: 9.3 cm, W: 3.6 cm, D: 1.8 cm; (f) Case H: 3.5 cm, W: 17.9 cm, D: 9.3 cm

Accession Number2019.8.18

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Place Made

United Kingdom, England

Physical DescriptionSimple Compass Microscope with 4 Slides. (a) Rolled, turned brass; polished plate glass. Simple compass microscope with spring. V-shaped brass device with lens on one side and slide stage on the other side; threaded rod inserted through midsection, secured with brass knob. (b) Prepared slide: "Breast plate of a leaf bug". (c) Prepared slide: "Head of a scarab". (d) Prepared slide: "Head of a cistela". (e) Prepared slide: "Tracheal artery of chrysalis of beetle". (f) Custom modern mahogany lidded box.
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