Spectrometer Camera

Description:

This wooden camera, designed for use with a wavelength spectrometer, has brass fittings, an ivory scale, and cardboard bellows. The inscription reads “ADAM HILGER LTD. / LONDON, ENGLAND / No. D10.302 / 33435.” Three paper tags read “PHYSICS DEPT / COLUMBIA UNIV / 6336.”

Ref: Adam Hilger, Ltd., Spectrographs (London, 1912), pp. D3-D4.

Date Made: early 20th century

Maker: Adam Hilger, Ltd.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, London

Subject: Science & Scientific Instruments

Subject:

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Credit Line: Columbia University

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2001.0162.05Accession Number: 2001.0162Catalog Number: 2001.0162.05

Object Name: spectrometer camera

Measurements: overall: 18.5 cm x 23 cm x 55.6 cm; 7 9/32 in x 9 1/16 in x 21 7/8 inoverall: 9 1/8 in x 8 in x 21 3/4 in; 23.1775 cm x 20.32 cm x 55.245 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-364c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1183774

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