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Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope

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Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Case, Optical Instrument

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Browning, Mr. John

Place of Production:

London, England

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Wooden rectangular box. In the center of the lid is a gold oval wih black text. Silver text is hand-painted on the lower right corner of the lid.

Materials:

brass

wood

Marks: On sticker at center: "ILL. INST. of TECH. / NO. G-459 / PHYSICS DEPT." Corner: "PG455"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 3 in, Length: 7.75 in, Width: 5.75 in
    Weight: 1.025 lbs

Credit

Gift of Bert Benade, 2009.11.2b

Display Status

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Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope

About: Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope

About: Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope

Made in London in the early twentieth century, this box contains the components of a brass prism spectroscope made by John Browning. This is an instrument used to separate light into its various wavelengths, which appear as different colors. Because each wavelength of light has a different index of refraction, these different wavelengths disperse from the prism inside the spectroscope at varying angles.

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