Name/Title
Artificial EyeEntry/Object ID
2013.3.4Description
This is an unusual model in that it has a normal lens, a near-sighted lens, and a far-sighted one which may, in turn, be placed in the front of the eye. Of course, the near and far lenses produce blurred images on the "retina" at the rear of the model, but there are corrective lenses which may be placed over the abnormal ones which will then restore the images to a sharp focus. The eye is completely dissectable and may be taken apart for storage in its case.
This model was made in England by W. & S. Jones and cost $7.00. We have seen W. & S. Jones' Catalogues for 1827 and 1829.Collection
Moosnick Museum - Scientific Apparatus