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Bausch & Lomb Little Gem Microscope
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Bausch & Lomb Little Gem Microscope
Category
Science and Technology
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Microscope
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Object Origin
Bausch & Lomb Optical Company
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Small black metal microscope with a brass ocular lens, one (1) focus knob, a stage with stage clips, and a concave tiltable mirror. Brown text is painted on the black rectangular base.
Marks: "LITTLE GEM / BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO. / ROCHESTER, N. Y. U.S.A."
Measurements: Object:
Height: 7 in, Width: 2 in, Depth: 2.5 in
Weight: 1.2 lbs
Credit
Gift of Bausch & Lomb Optical Company, 32.322f
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Bausch & Lomb Little Gem Microscope
About: Bausch & Lomb Little Gem Microscope
About: Bausch & Lomb Little Gem Microscope
The Bausch and Lomb Little Gem microscope was a compact and portable microscope produced by the Bausch & Lomb Optical Company. The Little Gem was specifically designed for students and amateur scientists, offering good optical performance in a small, lightweight package. It featured a simple design, with a rotating stage, a single lens for magnification, and a basic illumination system, making it a popular tool for educational purposes.
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