Simple Dissecting Microscope · Atkins Library: Exhibits

Simple Dissecting Microscope

Item

Title

Simple Dissecting Microscope

Description

The simple dissecting microscope is made from brass and wood. The lenses, mirror, and other components fit into compartments on the underside of the stage. The stand is folded in the legs hold all the components in place. The stage has a circular cut out for observation of a specimen. The instrument should come with three lenses, but only one remains with the microscope. The mirror holder is present, but the mirror is missing. There is another arm and body tube attachment which would allow the microscope to operate as a compound microscope; however, it is not clear if it is original to the microscope.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The instrument shows signs of age and use. Brass and wood are stained.
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

Circa 1840

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: 7" tall (without body tube), 13" tall (with body-tube.)

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

100504a

Coverage

Unknown

Item sets

Tags

Microscope. 19th Century