25 cm telescope (extended length) mounted on black metal collar on adjustable brass post on round brass base. eyepiece lens painted black on interior leaving only a central slit for light source.
Accession Number: 2009.uc.10
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Primary Materials: brass, glass
Markings:
Old Inventory Number = uc10 ; base marked “193,1”; collar support inscribed “J. Carpentier, Paris. 1232-1”
Dimensions (cm):
Height = 34.7, Width = 10, Length = 17.5
Function:
A spectroscopic magnifier. To provide slit light source.
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Manufacturer: J. Carpentier, Paris
Date of Manufacture: c. 1880
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