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Compound Microscope in Case, Attributed to Hugh Powell, London, c. 1835

Inventory Number 38002


Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchase
Physical material
Wood
Copper alloy
Metal
Inventory No
38002
Accession Number
1982-1

Description

Copper alloy compound microscope with leather coverings and a tripod foot, attributed to Hugh Powell. The microscope includes a five aperture disc and mount, two concave mirrors on sliding sleeves and an objective all stored in a soft wood box.