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Stage Plate for Compound Student Microscope, After 1840

Inventory Number 38957


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Physical material
Cu alloy
Fe alloy
Dimensions
Height: 121mm Width: 65mm Depth: 15mm
Inventory No
38957
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

A brass plate fits on the stage to hold slides. This is held in place with steel strips and two patches of maroon floc-covered paper prevent the stage from being scratched.