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Direct Vision Spectroscope, by Thorp, Whitefield, c. 1900

Inventory Number 37277


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.37277

Item type
Object
Provenance
Donated by Gunther Loan Collection
Object type
Spectroscope
Dimensions
Diameter: 25mm Height: 96mm Weight: 81g
Inventory No
37277

Description

A direct vision spectroscope used for examining the composition of various wavelengths of light. Comprising of a copper alloy tube containing glass prisms. The spectroscope is kept in a leather bound wooden case.