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Set of Bone Sliders, English, 18th Century

Inventory Number 63156


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.63156

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"A List of Objects . . ." and, "Opaque A List of Objects . . ." Both giving accurate listing of specimens.
Object type
Microscope slide
Dimensions
Height: 4mm Width: 87mm Depth: 147mm Weight: 37g
Inventory No
63156

Description

Loose set of twelve ivory sliders each with space for six specimens. Six have glass windows held in place with copper alloy rings. The other six have specimens attached to opaque paper backing. Two loose leaf sheets of paper detail specimens on each slide.