Compound monocular microscope, after 1875

Containers:
Artifact-box 185, Item htrent0004
Scope and content:

This unsigned brass microscope is mounted on a rectangular metal base with a black matte finish. The stage is supported by two round pillars and can be adjusted to tilt. The body-tube swivels from the pillar to which the stage is attached and has a bull's-eye condenser fixed to the front on a jointed arm. The mirror is missing.

Acquisition information:
Received from: Dr. Josiah Charles Trent

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