Nikko Binocular Periscope
Nikko Binocular Periscope
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- Description
- This binocular periscope was made in Japan, probably for use during World War II. The “NIKKO” inscription refers to the optical firm best known as Nikon. John Paul Breden, Jr., the donor, was a U.S. Army officer who served with the Far East Command in Tokyo in 1945-1946.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Binocular Periscope
- Measurements
- overall: 8 1/2 in x 25 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in; 21.59 cm x 64.77 cm x 29.21 cm
- ID Number
- PH.333687
- catalog number
- 333687
- accession number
- 304554
- Credit Line
- J. Paul Breden
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- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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