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Microscope 5 of 11, 1868

 Item — Box: 5
Identifier: Mem_inv_0425

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

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
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