Claude Lorrain mirror

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Claude Lorrain mirror (broken) in wooden case (18th C) B 1637
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Claude Lorrain mirror (broken) in wooden case (18th C) B 1637

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1980-1741

Materials:: wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), paper (fibre product), glass and steel (metal)

Measurements:: overall: 23 mm 136 mm, 0.207kg

type:: optical drawing aid - claude glass

credit:: Wellcome Trustees

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Claude Lorrain mirror

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