R. & J. Beck Compound binocular microscope, mid-19th century

Item Info

Title:
R. & J. Beck Compound binocular microscope, mid-19th century
Date:
1950s
Description:
Signed: R. & J. Beck, London & Philadelphia, 8292. Brass and lacquer microscope with curved "Lister Limb" (the arm which attached to the body tube to the base) which was designed by Joseph Jackson Lister.
Format:
microscopes
Digital Collection:
History of Medicine Artifacts
Source Collection:
History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1980s
Series:
Dr. Josiah Charles Trent Collection Artifacts, approximately 1650-late 19th century
Provenance:
The History of Medicine artifacts collection were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a transfer in 2011.
Rights:
Free Re-Use
Public Domain
Identifier:
  • htrent0001
  • ref624_ktz
  • homartifacts
  • duke:308566
  • homst52001
  • ark:/87924/r48s4jz81
  • 37c64a16-6318-45a8-8c9a-3964726ed34d
Permalink:
https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r48s4jz81
Sponsor:
Adopted by Harsha Murthy T'81 in memory of M.S.N. Murthy, M.D.