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History of Science Museum

Screwbarrel Microscope

Inventory Number 36191


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.36191

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Object type
Microscope Case
Dimensions
Height: 36mm Width: 140mm Depth: 126mm Weight: 530g
Inventory No
36191

Description

A screwbarrel microscope stored in a fitted wooden case lined with green velvet. The case has a hinged lid and is held shut with swing clasps. The microscope consists of the main column that screws into the lid of the case, 4 copper alloy arms one of which has a glass disc, 1 mirror mounted on a U-shaped frame, the main barrel, 2 Lieberkühn's, 1 wet slider and 1 bone slider.