Apparatus to measure refraction of light

Apparatus to measure refraction of light, brass and glass on turned wooden base, made by Soleil, 35 Rue de l'Odeon, Paris, 2nd quarter 19th c

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1986-876

type:: equipment

credit:: Antiquarian Scientist (Massachusetts)

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Apparatus to measure refraction of light

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