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Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses
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Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses
Category
Science and Technology
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Microscope
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Object Origin
Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
Bausch & Lomb Optical Company
1917-1920
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Microscope with a brass eyepiece tube and adjustment knobs and black metal arm, stage, and base. There are three (3) lenses, including two (2) original Bausch & Lomb lenses and one (1) replacement Bausch & Lomb 97X oil immersion lens. The stage platform is angled toward the microscope arm. Underneath the platform is a tiltable circular mirror. The microscope sits on a black painted metal stand with two (2) feet. Text is engraved on the center fro...
metal
Marks: "Ernst Leitz / Wetzlar / No 197222"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 13 in, Width: 5.5 in, Depth: 6.375 in
Weight: 9.2 lbs
Credit
Gift of John W. Lambros, 2012.1.1
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Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses
About: Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses
About: Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Microscope with Bausch & Lomb Lenses
This Ernst Leitz Wetzlar microscope is a high-quality instrument made by the German company Leitz, founded in 1869, and known for its precise and reliable microscopes used in science and medicine. The name Wetzlar comes from the city in Germany where the company’s headquarters were located. Over time, the microscopes evolved with better lenses and advanced features, making them essential for research. Today, these microscopes are still valued in laboratories for both their historical significance and their exceptional image clarity.
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