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  Microscope Light Screen

  The Victorian microscope light/heat screen was used by microscopists to shield light while observing a specimen, but they very likely had other uses (some sources cite photography as an example.) They are seen as microscope light shields in several scientific catalogs. The fan itself is made from a fragile material that resembles paper. The box is covered in a leather-like material with decorative border imprinted on the top of the lid. The box is secured with a push and clip mechanism. The interior is lined with red velvet and organized into compartments that fit each part of the dismantled fan.