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Spallanzani Microscope

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Spallanzani Microscope

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

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

Object Origin
Builder:

Spallanzani, Lazzaro

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Wooden microscope with a single lens and eyepiece tube. Eyepiece tube sits on three (3) legs mounted to a circular wooden base. Between the legs is a tiltable wooden disc with a circular well for a mirror or piece of glass that would act as the light source.

Materials:

wood

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 12.25 in, Diameter: 4.75 in

Credit

Received from the Italian Government, National Council of Research, 33.320.1

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Spallanzani Microscope

About: Spallanzani Microscope

About: Spallanzani Microscope

This is a microscope made by Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729–1799), an Italian scientist known for his work in the fields of biology and physiology.

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