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.
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