Gizmo

Gizmo

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Description
This fairly large metal disc came from the shop of Henry Fitz (1808-1863), America’s first successful commercial telescope maker. It was probably used for grinding or polishing lenses.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
lens grinding/polishing tool
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in; 3.81 cm x 26.67 cm
ID Number
PH.315158.146
accession number
215541
catalog number
315158.146
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Willard H. Howell
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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