Microscope 5 of 11, 1868
Scope and Contents
Binocular microscope made by R & J Beck, an optical manufacturing firm in London, England, between 1865 and 1872. The serial number in the present microscope dates it to 1868. Labeled The “Popular” microscope, it was one of the first cheap binoculars.
Dates
- 1868
Extent
1 Object
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
RF-111A top
Physical Description
Binocular microscope with eyepiece adjuster. Made of possibly brass with glass parts.
Dimensions
Box: 9 (depth) x 7 (width) x 16 (height) inches
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilkinson, Ronald S. (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
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