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United Kingdom: England, London / ca 1843

Microscope

Microscope

The Smithsonian catalogs Microscope as microscope in its Science & Scientific Instruments records.

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Large compound monocular with rack-and-pinion, fine focus located near the nosepiece, inclination joint, mechanical stage, achromatic condenser, large sub-stage mirror, tri-leg base, mahogany case, and box of accessories. The “JAS SMITH / LONDON” inscription on the foot refers to a mathematical instrument maker who began making microscopes for the trade in the 1820s, making microscopes under his o

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The Smithsonian lists the object under Science & Scientific Instruments and dates it ca 1843.

Large compound monocular with rack-and-pinion, fine focus located near the nosepiece, inclination joint, mechanical stage, achromatic condenser, large sub-stage mirror, tri-leg base, mahogany case, and box of accessories. The “JAS SMITH / LONDON” inscription on the foot refers to a mathematical instrument maker who began making microscopes for the trade in the 1820s, making microscopes under his o

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Smithsonian InstitutionMicroscope

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