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Microscope 3 of 11, circa 1860-1861

 Item — Box: 3
Identifier: Mem_inv_0424

Scope and Contents

Microscope made by Charles Hearn in Montreal between 1860 and 1865. He started working in Toronto, Canada, in 1857. Around 1860 he moved to Montreal, where he opened a shop as an optician and instrument maker.

Dates

  • circa 1860-1861

Extent

1 Object

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

RF-111A top

Physical Description

Microscope made of possibly brass with glass parts.

Dimensions

Box: 9 (depth) x 7 (width) x 18 (height) inches

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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