Simple Dissecting Microscope
Item
Title
Simple Dissecting Microscope
Description
The dissecting microscope is made of solid mahogany with tapered ends that form rests for the hands. The glass stage plate is beveled with a white glass plate located underneath that is placed at an 45 degree angle for illumination. The lens is held in a fitting which swings over the stage plate and slides up and down for focussing. This microscope style was used mainly to study small flowers and plants as well as small animals.
Condition:
Cosmetically: There are no scratches or stains on the white glass plate but there are some scratches to the mahogany due to use.
Optically: The lens is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The magnifier is in good working condition.
Cosmetically: There are no scratches or stains on the white glass plate but there are some scratches to the mahogany due to use.
Optically: The lens is clear and functional.
Mechanically: The magnifier is in good working condition.
Subject
Microscope
Creator
Flatters & Garnett Ltd.
Source
https://archive.org/stream/MicroscopesOpticalAccessories/FlattersGarnett-MicroscopesOpticalAccessories#page/n69/mode/2up
Dean Reynolds Microscope Collection Powerpoint.
Dean Reynolds Microscope Collection Powerpoint.
Publisher
UNC Charlotte
Date
c. 1900-1950
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: 9 5/8" x 3 1/8"
Language
N/A
Type
Three-dimensional object
Identifier
090903
Coverage
Manchester, England