Accession No

0488

Brief Description

microscope objective, attributed to Hugh Powell, English, circa 1845

Origin

England [based on attributed maker]

Maker

Powell, Hugh [attributed]

Class

microscopes

Earliest Date

1845

Latest Date

1845

Inscription Date

Material

metal (brass); glass

Dimensions

length 51mm; max diameter 26mm

Special Collection

Robert Whipple collection

Provenance

Purchased from T.H. Court in 05/1927. Court attributed the objective to Powell.

Inscription

Description Notes

Brass compound objective lens; 3 screw fit lens elements; (the outer one ? an immersion front?) graduated collar (0)-(50) by 10 to 1; screw fit collar; brass case with screw fit lid marked 1/12.

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