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Microscope Object Lens in Can, by Powell and Lealand, London, c. 1857

Inventory Number 39050

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.39050

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Gift from E. M. Nelson
Primary inscriptions
"1/4" (on can)
Physical material
metal
Glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 22mm Height: 42mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
39050

Description

Microscope objective in can. Includes handwritten description of optical and mechanical properties by E. M. Nelson.

.1 - Coated metal; Screw thread to one end. Scale of 1-50 (inscribed 10-40). Slide off attachment ring.

.2 - Can for microscopic objective lens. Coated metal cylinder with screw cap lid. Inscription to cap and side of can.

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