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Reading Microscope

University College

Accession Number: 2009.uc.17

Alternative Name: Ablese-Mikroskop

Primary Materials: brass, glass

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Dimensions (cm):

41.5 x 18 x 15.5 cm (15.5 = telescope length)

Function:

This “Ablese-Mikroskop” was used as a horizontal microscope.

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Associated Instruments:

Manufacturer: Ernst Leitz Wetzlar

Date of Manufacture: c. 1910

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Additional Information and References:

Historical Notes:

1) <a href=”http://earth2geologists.net/Microscopes/documents/Leitz_catalog_1913.pdf”>1847 Ernst Leitz Microscope Catalogue</a> P. 84 available at <a href=”http://earth2geologists.net”>earth2geologists.net</a>. Catalogue is in German. [Retrieved 8 January 2012]

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