Microscope Light Screen · Atkins Library: Exhibits

Microscope Light Screen

Item

Title

Microscope Light Screen

Description

The Victorian microscope light/heat screen was used by microscopists to shield light while observing a specimen, but they very likely had other uses (some sources cite photography as an example.) They are seen as microscope light shields in several scientific catalogs. The fan itself is made from a fragile material that resembles paper. The box is covered in a leather-like material with decorative border imprinted on the top of the lid. The box is secured with a push and clip mechanism. The interior is lined with red velvet and organized into compartments that fit each part of the dismantled fan.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The screen is in good condition with some mild tearing on the fan, which is extremely delicate. The stand has a lot of its original lacquered brass with minimal stains and scratched.
Optically: N/A
Mechanically: The fan is functional.

Subject

Microscope Accessory

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint http://www.etesseract.com/Microscopy/Microscopy.html

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1850-1900

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

Fan: 15 1/2" full closed (including fan). 17 1/2" extended (including fan)
Case: 7" x 2 3/4" x 1"

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

100411a

Coverage

Unknown

Item sets

Tags

Microscope Accessory