Name/Title
Segment of First Order Fresnel LensEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1508Description
Segment of a lighthouse lens, known as a first-order Fresnel lens. The lens segment consists of a curved, pyramid-shaped crystal prism.
This lens segment was reportedly found underwater near Key West, Florida, by William and Thomas Ford, allegedly following the 1909 storm that destroyed the lighthouse lens. The fragments are believed to have been scattered offshore as a result of the disposal of the damaged lens.Collection
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
LensNomenclature Class
Optical T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
4 inWidth
3 inDepth
20 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Good