Microscope
Microscope
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- Description
- This is a compound monocular with rack-and-pinion, square glass stage, inclination joint, U-shaped base, and wooden box with extra lenses. The inscription on the tube reads “SPENCER / BUFFALO / U.S.A.” The 157209 serial number indicates a date of 1939.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- microscope, measuring
- date made
- ca 1935
- associated person
- Goudy, Frederic
- maker
- Spencer Lens Company
- place made
- United States: New York, Buffalo
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 13 5/8 in x 8 11/32 in x 7 1/8 in; 34.6075 cm x 21.22678 cm x 18.0975 cm
- ID Number
- 1984.1016.01
- accession number
- 1984.1016
- catalog number
- 1984.1016.01
- subject
- Science & Scientific Instruments
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- Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
- Microscopes
- Science & Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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