Pillischer achromatic microscope, approximately 1870

Item Info

Title:
Pillischer achromatic microscope, approximately 1870
Date:
circa 1870
Description:
Compound binocular, signed: M. Pillischer, London, No. 1441. This brass microscope has four high-quality objective lenses and two sets of eyepieces housed in the original wooden case with brass handle.
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:
  • htrent0006
  • ref643_smd
  • homartifacts
  • duke:308571
  • homst52006
  • ark:/87924/r4794139z
  • d93bbe8d-7325-44a2-a5ef-6f7cce121715
Permalink:
https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r4794139z
Sponsor:
Adopted by Harsha Murthy T'81 in memory of M.S.N. Murthy, M.D.