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Title:

Microscope

Description:

Dimension:H:14.500in W:6.500in D:6.500in

Creator:

Unknown

Dates:

after 1776

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Received as a set with optical set (58.56b). additional small box with 7 extra pieces on shelf with 58.56b. Compound microscope, 14 1/2" high; unmarked.

Call #:

58.56a

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Title:

Telescope

Description:

Dimension:L:6.625in Dia:1.313in Extended: 15.313 x 1.313

Creator:

Unknown

Dates:

ca. 1800

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Two-draw hand telescope; brass, with mahogany barrel. The eye-piece is protected by a sliding guard; a brass cap fits over the end of the barrel. No maker's mark. Probably of English origin, about 1800. Retains its original chamois case.

Call #:

1978.3

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