Solar microscope with rack barrel objective

Made:
1800-1825 in London
maker:
Thomas Harris & Son
Solar microscope with rack barrel objective, in mahogany case

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Solar microscope with rack barrel objective, in mahogany case
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Solar microscope with rack barrel objective, in mahogany case, made by Thomas Harris and Son, 52 Great Russell Street, London, England, 1800-1825.

Details

Category:
Microscopy (Wellcome)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A56808
Materials:
rack barrel, brass, cylinder, brass, screen, brass, mirror-carrying, brass and plate
type:
solar microscopes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)