Microscope

Microscope

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Description
This is a compound monocular with coarse and fine focus, five-sided stage, trunnion, sub-stage mirror, and U-shaped base. The objective is inscribed “Oel Immersion / E. Leitz Wetzlar.”
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
microscope
Physical Description
brass, lead, glass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 35.3 cm x 9.4 cm x 13.2 cm; 13 29/32 in x 3 11/16 in x 5 3/16 in
ID Number
1995.0308.01
accession number
1995.0308
catalog number
1995.0308.01
subject
Science & Scientific Instruments
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Microscopes
Science & Mathematics
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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