Microscope 3 of 11, circa 1860-1861
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
- 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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New York NY 10024 USA
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