Telesccope

Description:

This incomplete refracting telescope came from the shop of Henry Fitz (1808-1863), America’s first successful commercial telescope maker. The "Dollond / London" inscription is that of the famous British optical shop.

Date Made: Dollandmid-nineteenth century

Maker: Dolland

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, London, City of London

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Willard H. Howell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.315158.017Accession Number: 215541Catalog Number: 315158.017

Object Name: telescope

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 27 cm x 6.5 cm; 10 5/8 in x 2 9/16 inoverall: 10 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 27.305 cm x 6.985 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-aee2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1349736

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