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History of Science Museum

Fitted Case for Fraunhofer Telescope

Inventory Number 29760


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.29760

Subject
Telescopes
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Mr Blakesley Trinity Coll. Cambridge
Object type
Telescope
Dimensions
Height: 125mm Width: 840mm Depth: 222mm Weight: 4.3kg
Inventory No
29760
Accession Number
1981-2

Description

A long wooden case with a single handle on the lid, beneath which is an inscription. The lid is attached via copper alloy hinges and a leather strap. The inside of the case is fitted and lined with blue felt.