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Microscope Object Lens in Tin, by A. Ross, London, 1854

Inventory Number 50778

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50778

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
A Ross
Provenance
Gift from E. M. Nelson
Primary inscriptions
"1/6 / A Ross, / London" (on can), "A. Ross / 1854" (on lens)
Physical material
Glass
metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 30mm Height: 49mm Weight: 0.1kg
Inventory No
50778

Description

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

.1 - Microscope objective lens. Inscription and scale on side.

.2 - Can for microscope objective lens made of coated metal cylinder with a screw cap lid. Inscription on lid.

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