Camera Lucida

Description:

This Wollaston-type camera lucida with two blue filters and four lenses came from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The “F. Peabody” inscription probably refers to a previous owner.

Possible Owner: Peabody, F.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Science & Scientific Instruments

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Credit Line: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1987.0924.04Catalog Number: 1987.0924.04Accession Number: 1987.0924

Object Name: camera lucida

Physical Description: brass (overall material)leather (overall material)Measurements: overall: 10 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 25.4 cm x 6.985 cm x 3.175 cmoverall: 1 1/4 in x 9 15/16 in x 2 1/2 in; 3.175 cm x 25.24125 cm x 6.35 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-4476-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1184294

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