Claude Lorrain Mirror of black glass (c.1750-70)

Made:: 1750-1770 in Europe

Claude Lorrain Mirror of black glass (c.1750-70), round, in sharkskin case

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1993-1223

Materials:: glass

Measurements:: overall: 128 mm,
glass: 14 mm, 133 mm,

type:: optical drawing aid - claude glass

credit:: National Maritime Museum

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Claude Lorrain Mirror of black glass (c.1750-70)

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