Collection | ABDAN University of Aberdeen, Anatomy Museum |
Object Name | Microscope |
Scientific instrument |
Object Number | ABDAN:5908 |
Brief Description | Brass microscope with single eyepiece; attached to wooden base with drawer; drawer contains brass accessories; slides containing specimens encased in ivory; glass slides covered with paper; engraved on microscope stage, 'Adams London' |
Materials | brass; glass; ivory |
Condition | good |
Completeness | incomplete |
Completeness Note | one wooden piece missing at base |
Maker | Adams |
Object Production Place | London |
Object Production Date | late 18th century |