- Subject
- Microscopy
- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Purchased.
- Primary inscriptions
- British Made. Printing on box includes: 'A Scientific Wonder | Pocket High Power | Microscope'.
- 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.
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