Microscope

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Microscope

Entry/Object ID

1993.054.001

Description

Microscope in lockable wooden case. Bausch & Lomb Optical, pat. Jan 5, 1915. Monocular microscope was used at Bishop Rowe Hospital according to Research Spreadsheet. Cast iron construction, painted black, brass focus knobs, 3 lenses: 10x, 43x, 97x. Pat. date on lenses: Oct 13, 1925. Light reflector mirror with 2 power swivels, located under slide platform. Cabinet has 2 slide out holders for the 3 lenses and 2 eye pieces (#5 & #10). Black metal tubes with screw lids fit into the holders. Diaphragm for reflected light under platform. A round polariser filter fits into a slot in cabinet (under the slide out holder on left).