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Object NameRefracting Telescope

Maker John Dollond (English, 1706-1761)

Made FromGlass, Wood, Brass

Date1755-1758

TechniqueGround, polished, turned, milled

SizeOverall H: 48.7 cm, Diam (max): 3.6 cm; Collapsed H: 31.1 cm

Accession Number2017.8.10

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern
Science and Technology

Place Made

England, London

Physical DescriptionRefracting Telescope. Ground, polished colorless glass; turned wood; milled brass. Single draw simple telescope (plano-convex object glass) with turned wood body, 5-lens brass eyepiece, cover slide, and eyecup cover slide.
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