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Mica Slips for Microscope Slides, English, Late 18th Century

Inventory Number 61417


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.61417

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned
Physical material
Ivory and mica
Dimensions
Diameter: 14mm Height: 25mm Width: 14mm
Inventory No
61417
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Small cylindrical ivory container with screw-on tops at both ends, containing small circular mica slips for microscope slides.