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Body Tube of Solar Microscope, by George Adams, London, 18th Century

Inventory Number 36771


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Physical material
Cu alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 49mm Height: 93mm Weight: 98g
Inventory No
36771
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Cu alloy body tube with magnifying lens held at one end. Inner tube (.4) can be inserted into body tube.