Rock Salt Prism

Rock Salt Prism

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Description
Rock salt prism, probably from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
prism
Physical Description
rock salt (overall material)
glass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 17 in x 8 in; 43.18 cm x 20.32 cm
overall; old jar: 17 in x 9 in; 43.18 cm x 22.86 cm
overall; new jar: 10 3/8 in x 10 in x 10 in; 26.3525 cm x 25.4 cm x 25.4 cm
ID Number
PH.327694
accession number
268220
catalog number
327694
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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