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Microscope lenses 1 of 3, circa 1860-1908

 Item — Box: 12
Identifier: Mem_inv_0428

Scope and Contents

Microscope lenses that possibly correspond to several of the microscope present in this collection: Henry Crouch, Carl Zeiss, Bausch and Lomb Optical Co., and Ernst Leitz GmbH. They were most likely produced during the years between 1870 and 1930.  

Dates

  • circa 1860-1908

Extent

20 Object

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

RF-79-Aa

Physical Description

20 lenses made of glass parts and possibly brass. Sored in tubes, also most likely made of brass, with engraved lids.

Dimensions

Box: 11 (depth) x 5 (width) x 5 (height) inches

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
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