Simple Leeuwenhoek model microscope, late 17th century (replica)

Item Info

Title:
Simple Leeuwenhoek model microscope, late 17th century (replica)
Date:
1600s
Description:
20th century replica of a Leeuwenhoek microscope, mounted in plexiglass box.
Format:
microscopes
Digital Collection:
History of Medicine Artifacts
Source Collection:
History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1980s
Series:
Harold P. Erickson Collection Artifacts, 20th century
Provenance:
The History of Medicine artifacts collection were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a transfer in 2011.
Rights:
Free Re-Use
Public Domain
Identifier:
  • herick0001
  • ref349_cqu
  • homartifacts
  • duke:308815
  • homst18001
  • ark:/87924/r47941421
  • a3a058c2-b393-4b45-b9fb-7caff7dfc7da
Permalink:
https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r47941421
Sponsor:
Adopted by Harsha Murthy T'81 in memory of M.S.N. Murthy, M.D.