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Title |
19th Century Student Microscope |
Object Name |
Microscope |
Object ID |
PROP 129 |
Description |
Small brass microscope likely dating from the last quarter of the nineteenth century; no maker's name or other identifying marks; rests on a circular stand; body of scope connected to base stand by a hinge that allows the scope to tilt; small mirror provides light source; stage clips are placed underneath the microscope stage; microscope tube slides up and down for focusing |
Date |
ca. 1890 |
Dimensions |
H-8.5 W-2.5 inches |
Material |
Brass |
Made |
J Kübler Ing Opt [?] |
Collection |
Handling Collection |
Search Terms |
Handling Collection Microscopes Microscopy Optics |
Provenance |
Likely manufactured by "J Kübler Ing Opt" of Paris, a late-nineteenth century microscope manufacturer; stage clips under the microscope stage are a distinguishing feature of this manufacturer. |