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Object NameSimple Botanical Microscope with Tweezers

Made FromBrass, Glass

Date1776

TechniqueRolled, blown, assembled

Size(ab) Simple Botanical Microscope H: 6.5 cm, Diam (max): 3.7 cm; (de) Case H: 7.7 cm, Diam (max): 5.3 cm

Accession Number2019.8.20

Curatorial Area(s)

Science and Technology
Early Modern

Place Made

England

Physical DescriptionSimple Botanical Microscope with Tweezers. Rolled brass, blown glass. (a) Three-tiered cylindrical brass botanical microscope with glass lens at one end and cut-outs to hold accessories in other two tiers. (b) Circular glass lens in threaded brass frame. (c) Brass tweezers. (de) Cylindrical lidded custom case.
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