Compound monocular microscope, after 1875

Item Info

Title:
Compound monocular microscope, after 1875
Date:
1875 to 1885
Description:
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.
Format:
microscopes
Digital Collection:
History of Medicine Artifacts
Source Collection:
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Series:
Dr. Josiah Charles Trent Collection Artifacts, approximately 1650-late 19th 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:
  • htrent0004
  • ref636_u9c
  • homartifacts
  • duke:308569
  • homst52004
  • ark:/87924/r4js9hh85
  • f9d440a1-ee5c-4cf2-a306-434f4b0b5d9b
Permalink:
https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r4js9hh85
Sponsor:
Adopted by Harsha Murthy T'81 in memory of M.S.N. Murthy, M.D.