Compound Microscope with Case, by E. Leitz, Wetzlar, 1909

Inventory Number 37745

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.37745

Subject: Microscopy
Item type: Object
Makers: Brady and Martin Ltd.; E.Leitz
Provenance: Purchased
Primary inscriptions: Microscope (no. 115607) by E. Leitz, Wetzlar & London, 1909, in box (marked with instrument no. 115605 [sic] and date '20-10-09'), supplied by Brady & Martin Ltd., Newcastle-on-Tyne
Physical material: Copper alloy; Glass; Metal; Enamel; Paint; Wood; Card; Ink; Bone; Velvet
Object type: Microscope
Dimensions: Weight: 4.4kg
Inventory No: 37745
Accession Number: 1991-9

Compound microscope with eyepiece stored in wooden case.