Pocket Microscope · Atkins Library: Exhibits

Pocket Microscope

Item

Title

Pocket Microscope

Description

The simple pocket microscope is made from brass and is similar to a "squat" model. The ocular lens has a cover to protect the lens which slides out a slot compartment. The lower section of the instrument has two pillars and a square cut out in the bottom in which a specimen can be inserted for observation. The microscope comes with a fitted cylinder case.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The brass is in good condition but the interior of the case has age spots.
Optically: The lens is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1800s

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: 1 3/4" tall

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

100407

Coverage

Unknown

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