Telescope (Spyglass)

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Description:

This telescope has an achromatic objective, a two-draw brass body covered with brown leather, and an amber-colored solar filter. An inscription reads "U.S. NAVY / OFFICER OF THE DECK SPYGLASS / POWER 12½ / KEUFFEL & ESSER CO N.Y. / N 3224."

The U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey acquired this instrument in 1920 and transferred it to the Smithsonian in 1929.

Ref: Keuffel & Esser, Catalogue (New York, 1921). P. 413.

Maker: Keuffel & Esser Co.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.309651Catalog Number: 309651Accession Number: 106954

Object Name: telescope (spyglass)

Measurements: overall: 16 3/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 42.545 cm x 3.175 cmoverall: 16 3/4 in x 1 9/16 in; 42.545 cm x 3.96875 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-15ce-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1247813

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