Gizmo

Description:

This metal disc came from the shop of Henry Fitz (1808-1863), America’s first successful commercial telescope make It was probably used for grinding or polishing lense..

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Willard H. Howell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.315158.144Accession Number: 215541Catalog Number: 315158.144

Object Name: lens grinding/polishing tool

Measurements: overall: 1 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in; 4.445 cm x 26.035 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-a42b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1350165

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