Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Bausch & Lomb Abbe Refractometer |
Object Name |
Refractometer |
Object ID |
PROP 122 A-C |
Description |
A: Refractometer Instrument has round base with black finish; on the base is a double-sided circular glass mirror mounted to allow full rotation; a black pillar supports the prism alidade, the black brass cylindrical telescope viewer, and another viewer/magnifier which looks down on the scale; telescope, prism, and scale can be moved together on a pivot; scale reading telescope can also be moved on a separate, lockable pivot; scale can also be refined using screw at bottom of instrument; prism apparatus can be opened and closed using a locking mechanism B: Box/Carrying Case Rectangular hardwood case; brass latch on the front closes the box; metal carrying handle on top; inside of box door has several wooden attachments for instrument accessories; inside of box has wooden attachments for securing refractometer C: Glass Test-Block and Case Small circular white case with a removable lid; small rectangular glass test-block is inside resting on cotton |
Date |
1937-1941 |
Dimensions |
H-13 W-5 L-5 Cir-18 inches |
Made |
Bausch and Lomb |
Collection |
Handling Collection |
Search Terms |
Abbe refractometers Bausch & Lomb, inc. Optics Refractometers Scientific apparatus and instruments |