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Case for Society of Arts English Compound Microscope.

Inventory Number 52176


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Rev. D. H. Ruddy. Longworth Rectory Abingdon
Other inscriptions
Papers are in the case
Physical material
Wood
metal
Elastic
Fabric
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Height: 145mm Width: 265mm Depth: 170mm Weight: 1200g
Inventory No
52176
Accession Number
1966-283

Description

Case and fittings for Society of Arts English Compound Microscope. Case is wooden with hinged lid, hinges to the back. Key hole with key to the front. Dovetail joints to corners. The case comes with a drawer and wooden inserts. One wooden insert has a fabric holder.