Unspecified / mid 19th century
Microscope
The Smithsonian catalogs Microscope as microscope in its Science & Scientific Instruments records.
Compound monocular microscope with several objectives, and a sub-stage mirror that fits onto one leg of the trileg base. The whole fits into a wooden case covered with leather.
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The Smithsonian lists the object under Science & Scientific Instruments and dates it mid 19th century.
Compound monocular microscope with several objectives, and a sub-stage mirror that fits onto one leg of the trileg base. The whole fits into a wooden case covered with leather.
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