Gilbert Microscope and case

Object/Artifact

Railway Village Museum

Gilbert Microscope Case

Name/Title

Gilbert Microscope and case

Entry/Object ID

E2020.1.1

Description

This vintage microscope and case are from 2 different vintage "Glibert" brand microscope sets. The microscope contained within the case is actually from the No. 13022 set.

Use

Recreation and childhood education

Context

This item is part of the BRV Education Collection as it is fragmentary and a composite of multiple kits. However, it still holds historic value for the mid-20th century exhibits or travelling exhibits.

Acquisition

Accession

E2020.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

A. C. Gilbert Company

Date made

circa 1950

Place

City

New Haven

State/Province

Connecticut

Country

United States of America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Toy, Mechanical

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Microscope

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Class

Optical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology