Botanical Field Microscope · Atkins Library: Exhibits

Botanical Field Microscope

Item

Title

Botanical Field Microscope

Description

Complete boxed botanical field microscope which can be disassembled to fit into the case. The case acts as the microscope stand, and the kit includes a mirror, mounted dissecting tweezers, forceps, 3 objective lenses and 1 stage. The fitted case is wooden and lined with red velvet on the inside. There is a circular section in the middle of the lid to screw in the microscope. The case is secured with two swing clips.

The microscope comes with the following accessories: forceps, 3 wooden slides (holding 4 glass sections that have viewing material) and 2 live boxes.

Condition:

Cosmetically: Mirror reflective surface is worn, varnish is warn and a little dirty. Varnish is also worn on the mounted tweezers and microscope stand. The case has age damage on the top.

Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.

Mechanically: The microscope assembles easily and the microscope is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint.

Publisher

Laura Burgess

Date

Circa 1850s

Contributor

Laura Burgess

Rights

Texts and images from this collection may not be used for any commercial purpose without prior permission from the Graduate Office, UNC Charlotte.

Relation

N/A

Format

Microscope: 6 1/2" tall (including case base)
Case: 5 3/8"x 3 3.4" x 1 3/8"

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

090212

Coverage

Unknown

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