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Microscope

Microscope

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

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Small glass cylinder with brass fittings, enclosed in a cardboard case. Inside the cylinder is a Diamond Beetle from Brazil, said to be “one of the most magnificent of microscopic objects.” The first head keeper at the National Zoo gave this item to the Smithsonian in 1943, stating that it had been in his family for over 90 years.

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

Small glass cylinder with brass fittings, enclosed in a cardboard case. Inside the cylinder is a Diamond Beetle from Brazil, said to be “one of the most magnificent of microscopic objects.” The first head keeper at the National Zoo gave this item to the Smithsonian in 1943, stating that it had been in his family for over 90 years.

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