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History of Science Museum

Model of the Eye, Stand and Case, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 44001


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.44001

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
None
Physical material
Brass
glass
wood
and paper
Dimensions
Diameter: 40mm
Inventory No
44001

Description

Model of the human eye with stand and interchangeable parts in wooden case. The model fits into the mount and can be removed to change the lenses by unscrewing the back cap. The mount screws into a copper alloy stand and base. The wooden case is fitted for the model and stand.