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Microscope

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Microscope

Object Origin
Builder:

Thew, Alexander

Builder:

Nicholson

Date Built:

c. 1867

Place of Production:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Brass microscope mounted onto a brown rectangular wooden base. Single eyepiece with horizontal text engraved along the body. At the base of the microscope is a movable lens that acts as the light source. There is a circular hole cut out of the back left corner of the base.

Materials:

brass

glass

wood

Marks: "Alexander Thew / 12784 / Edinburgh"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 13.25 in, Width: 5 in, Depth: 7.125 in
    Weight: 4.8 lbs

Credit

Gift of Dr. Noble M. Eberhart, 39.36a

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Microscope

About: Microscope

About: Microscope

This microscope was handmade c. 1867 by a Mr. Nicholson of Edinburgh, Scotland. The label on the bell jar indicates that this part was made by Alexander Thew, also of Edinburgh.

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