United States: New York, Buffalo / 1937
Microscope
The Smithsonian catalogs Microscope as microscope frame in its Science & Scientific Instruments records.
Compound binocular microscope with quadruple nosepiece, inclination joint, square mechanical stage, elaborate sub-stage diaphragm, horseshoe base, and wooden box with extra lenses. The inscription reads “SPENCER / BUFFALO / U.S.A.” The 147197 serial number indicates a date around 1937.
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The Smithsonian lists the object under Science & Scientific Instruments and dates it 1937.
Compound binocular microscope with quadruple nosepiece, inclination joint, square mechanical stage, elaborate sub-stage diaphragm, horseshoe base, and wooden box with extra lenses. The inscription reads “SPENCER / BUFFALO / U.S.A.” The 147197 serial number indicates a date around 1937.
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