Microscope Polarizer

Microscope Polarizer

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Description
Polarizer for use with a microscope made by Carl Reichert (1851-1922), an optician in Vienna. This belonged to Henry Schmetz, the donor’s grandfather.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
electrotherapy coll object
electrotherapeutic apparatus
Polarizer
maker
Reichert, Carl
place made
Austria: Vienna state
Measurements
overall: 4 1/4 in x 12 1/4 in x 3 1/2 in; 10.795 cm x 31.115 cm x 8.89 cm
ID Number
MG.290759.02
accession number
290759
catalog number
290759.02
M-13839
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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