scientific instrument
Object NameStrain Birefringence Press
Maker
Jean Georges Hofmann
(fl. 1850-1875)
Made FromWood, Metal, Lacquered Brass
Dateabout 1875
Place MadeFrance
TechniqueTurned, lacquered, assembled
SizeOverall H: 23.6 cm, W: 6.5 cm, D: 2 cm
Accession Number2018.8.16
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionStrain Birefringence Press. Turned wood and metal, lacquered brass; assembled. This demonstration instrument is constructed with bright lacquered brass body, fine turned wood handle, and iron turnscrew. The body has an open chamber accessible via hinged door, and contains an iron push-plate.Provenance
Source
Tesseract
- 2018-12-13
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