Compound microscope, 19th century

Compound microscope, 19th century

Brass

Wood

Microscope

Brass compound drum microscope in wooden box. Box was constructed to hold microscope and lens attachments. Box is simple with no detail aside from keyhole on front; Box has one compartment with lid that contains four microscope slides. One slide has peacock feather. Microscope is fully brass with weighted base. There are two additional lens attachments secured in wooden housing in box.

Unknown

19th century

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Warren Anatomical Museum: 21409

object

1 compound microscope

Microscope

physical object

Warren Anatomical Museum Catalog Number: 21409

This microscope was found in the collections of the Warren Anatomical Museum.

Microscope

13 W x 25.5 D x 9.75 H cm