Germany: Thuringia, Jena / ca 1930
Microscope
The Smithsonian catalogs Microscope as microscope in its Science & Scientific Instruments records.
This is a stereoscopic instrument with coarse and fine focus, square stage, folding wooden ramps that clip to the stage, sub-stage mirror, and wooden box with extra lenses. The inscription reads “CARL ZEISS / JENA” and “GERMANY.” There may be a 1741319 serial number.
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The Smithsonian lists the object under Science & Scientific Instruments and dates it ca 1930.
This is a stereoscopic instrument with coarse and fine focus, square stage, folding wooden ramps that clip to the stage, sub-stage mirror, and wooden box with extra lenses. The inscription reads “CARL ZEISS / JENA” and “GERMANY.” There may be a 1741319 serial number.
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