Simple Microscope · Atkins Library: Exhibits

Simple Microscope

Item

Title

Simple Microscope

Description

The microscope is designed along the Antonie van Leeuwenhoek microscope and is made from brass and wood. The brass plate has two small holes for observation. The specimen would be placed on the specimen forceps which are not present with the instrument. The instrument does have a attachment to add forceps. The handle is made from wood.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The brass and wood is in good condition, however, the brass has marks from age and use.
Optically: The instrument is functional.
Mechanically: The instrument is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1800-1850

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: 5 3/4" tall

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

110403

Coverage

England

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