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Microscope

Microscope

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

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Compound monocular microscope probably made in England in the early years of the nineteenth century. It has a square stage that is moved up and down by rack-and-pinion, and so designed that a slide would be held between its top and bottom plates. There is also a sub-stage mirror, inclination joint just above the tri-leg base, and wooden case lined with velvet.

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The Smithsonian lists the object under Science & Scientific Instruments and dates it early 19th century.

Compound monocular microscope probably made in England in the early years of the nineteenth century. It has a square stage that is moved up and down by rack-and-pinion, and so designed that a slide would be held between its top and bottom plates. There is also a sub-stage mirror, inclination joint just above the tri-leg base, and wooden case lined with velvet.

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Smithsonian InstitutionMicroscope

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