microscope botanical.microscope

Title

microscope botanical.microscope

Identifier

Description

Collapsible pocket microscope, two lenses and mirror, with specimen samples of pollen etc. Brass pillar screws into container box lid to act as stand. Signed (see inscription). May have been used by Robert Wilson in his Eastern travels, 1820-1823. Inscription: On pillar: Banks, 440 Strand, London

Format

Dimensions: L(box): 100 mm W(box): 64 mm

Coverage

Europe Scotland

Creator

Wilson, Robert

Relation

metal brass glass wood

Contributor

Wilson, Robert Dr

UUID

94e2b0e5-9bf0-4e6c-9579-a43ae27024a6

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