Simple Field Microscope · Atkins Library: Exhibits

Simple Field Microscope

Item

Title

Simple Field Microscope

Description

The microscope consists of a glass cylinder capped with brass ends. An object pin with a brass knob is inserted into the lower brass end. The instrument has two optic lenses to allow for magnification.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The original handmade glass tube, base and fine lacquered brass has no damage or repair.
Optically: The lenses are clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynolds' Microscope Collection Powerpoint

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

Circa 1850

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: 3" tall
Diameter: 1 7/8"

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

100224

Coverage

Unknown

Item sets

Tags