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Pritchard's Photometric Wedges, by Adam Hilger, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 98176


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.98176

Item type
Object
Provenance
Belonged to the University Observatory, Oxford (note on box).
Primary inscriptions
"A. HILGER LONDON" [on smallest wedge only].
Dimensions
Height: 72mm Width: 255mm Depth: 135mm Weight: 727g
Inventory No
98176

Description

Three wedges of different lengths, each is a copper alloy frame calibrated in inches, with strip of darkened glass increasing in density; in small wooden box with postal labels. Inscribed on one wedge: "A. HILGER LONDON". Written inside lid 'Three Glass Wedges belonging to University Observatory Oxford' Raffle ticket: '140 Green'.