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History of Science Museum

Folder of Microscope Slides, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 10051


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10051

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Physical material
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Paper
Glass
Specimens
Object type
Box
Dimensions
Height: 14mm Width: 106mm Depth: 213mm Weight: 199g
Inventory No
10051

Description

Single board folder of microscope slides inside board sleeve. Sleeve covered in charcoal hide. Folder has green and blue cell pattern on the outside. Inside in has two columns for six slides each, only one side has slides, for total of six glass slides. Three slides have paper covers, three have identifying stickers. Illegible faded descriptions of slides in pencil in holes.