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Compound microscope
Compound microscope
Compound microscope

Compound microscope

Date1792
MediumWood, paper, mica
DimensionsObject/Work: 270 mm
ClassificationsScience/Medicine
Terms
    Object numberC04700A
    DescriptionMicroscope made by Richard Cuming at the age of 15. It has a wooden base, and the body is decorated with yellow, red and green patterned paper.
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    Case
    Richard Cuming
    1792
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