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Upper Body Tube for Compound Microscope, by Junker, Magdeburg, 1791

Inventory Number 34729


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Junker
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Physical material
Wood
Paper
glass
Fe alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 48mm Height: 88mm Weight: 27g
Inventory No
34729

Description

Pasteboard upper body tube, covered with paper decorated in a green and red geometric design. Tube contains lens which eyepiece screws onto.