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Pocket Simple Microscope in Box, English, Mid 20th Century

Inventory Number 55361


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.55361

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased.
Primary inscriptions
British Made. Printing on box includes: 'A Scientific Wonder | Pocket High Power | Microscope'.
Physical material
Plastic
Metal
Object type
Microscope
Dimensions
Diameter: 23mm Height: 55mm
Inventory No
55361
Accession Number
1989-11

Description

Two lenses are set in a plastic eyepiece. This pushes into the open end of a metal tube. The other end has a small aperture. The tube also holds a steel spring. The assembly fits into a card box with printed slogans and directions for use. There is no mention of the manufacturer, and a glass stage mentioned in the directions is not present.