Pocket Microscope · Atkins Library: Exhibits

Pocket Microscope

Item

Title

Pocket Microscope

Description

The simple brass microscope stands on a circular base. The base also acts as the stage and has a circular cut out which allows a specimen to be observed. The pocket microscope would have been used in the field due to its small size. The circular lens holder stands over the base/stage and there are two small columns that connect them.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The brass shows signs of age and use but is in good condition.
Optically: The lens is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The microscope 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" tall

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

100906

Coverage

Unknown

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