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Wollaston Prism, English, Mid-19th Century

Inventory Number 30604


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.30604

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Primary inscriptions
'5'
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Object type
Prism
Dimensions
Diameter: 20mm Height: 41mm Width: 53mm Depth: 29mm Weight: 71g
Inventory No
30604
Accession Number
1964-290

Description

Wollaston prism mounted in copper alloy eyepiece. Eyepiece has a darkened surround and is housed in a wide mount with single screw hole and open clasp. A single screw is mounted at the midpoint of the barrel.