Name/Title
PrismsEntry/Object ID
2013.3.63Description
In this set are two glass prisms on adjustable brass stands, a hollow prism on a brass stand, and a fluid prism. With one exception these are the only prisms left to the present time out of the considerable number which were purchased during the early days of Transylvania university. In fact, among the items purchased from Fall there is listed "A hollow prism $6, Two glass prisms, $9." And among the items purchased by Peter from Pixii we find, "2 prisms mounted, 1 hollow, 70 fr." Since no makers' names appear on the instruments, they cannot be fully identified, but since the three stands are of similar brass and of similar construction they would not appear to be those mentioned by Fall.
A fifth prism not illustrated is part of an unknown apparatus. The prism is rather large and slightly arced. The prism is mounted on top of a tall (30 inches) wooden tripod and it (the prism) can be revolved on its long axis.Collection
Moosnick Museum - Scientific Apparatus
