Black glass pyramidal prism

Made:
1872 in London
maker:
William Ladd
Black glass pyramidal prism

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Black glass pyramidal prism
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Black glass pyramidal prism, used for experiments on polarized light, on brass stand with sliding rod, by William Ladd, London, c.1872

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1872-30
Materials:
glass, metal, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and lead
Measurements:
overall: 545 mm x 230 mm x 115 mm, , 2.36kg
type:
optical demonstration equipment
credit:
Ladd, W.