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United Kingdom: England, London / 1811-1835

Microscope

Microscope

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

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With the brass tube in place, this is a compound monocular with circular stage and sub-stage mirror. With the tube removed, it is a simple microscope. The form was introduced by George Adams, Jr., of London, in the late-eighteenth century, and remained popular for several decades. Examples by various English makers have been recorded. This example has a wooden box, and several ivory sliders. The “

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The Smithsonian lists the object under Science & Scientific Instruments and dates it 1811-1835.

With the brass tube in place, this is a compound monocular with circular stage and sub-stage mirror. With the tube removed, it is a simple microscope. The form was introduced by George Adams, Jr., of London, in the late-eighteenth century, and remained popular for several decades. Examples by various English makers have been recorded. This example has a wooden box, and several ivory sliders. The “

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Smithsonian InstitutionMicroscope

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