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History of Science Museum

Case for Compound Microscope

Inventory Number 53303


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53303

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
Cary
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection
Primary inscriptions
"Cary London" on the base
Physical material
Wood
metal
velvet
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Height: 70mm Width: 175mm Depth: 124mm Weight: 415g
Inventory No
53303

Description

Wooden case for compound microscope. The box is mahogany, lined with blue velvet. Wooden dividers screwed into box. Lift out tray. Key hole, no key.