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Direct Vision Spectroscope, English, c. 1912

Inventory Number 53122


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53122

Item type
Object
Provenance
Donated by Dr G W Scott Blair Originally purchased in c.1912 from J. H. Steward in The Strand, London
Object type
Spectroscope
Dimensions
Height: 26mm Width: 100mm Depth: 33mm Weight: 88g
Inventory No
53122
Accession Number
1980-28

Description

Direct-vision rain band spectroscope with an eyepiece and cap at one end and an extending draw tube at the other, this is contained in a maroon leather covered case lined with blue silk and velvet with a decorated clip fastener.