University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Basic Science Artifacts
Classification
Basic Science, Laboratory Instrumentation
Accession Number
1974.12.1
Description
Metal microscope with round base; three metal knobs placed on top of the base; adjustable round metal knob placed in between the two eyepieces; circular knobs on each side on the base of the eyepiece are used for horizontally extending the eyepiece upwards; small cylindrical knob used for rotating …
Metal microscope with round base; three metal knobs placed on top of the base; adjustable round metal knob placed in between the two eyepieces; circular knobs on each side on the base of the eyepiece are used for horizontally extending the eyepiece upwards; small cylindrical knob used for rotating the eyepiece.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated by Dr. Clarance E. Hill through his son Dr. Joseph C. Hill.
Engraved on the left eyepice: "CARL ZEISS // JENA // Germany"; engraved on the right eyepiece: "No. 1896"; engraved on the left knob: "0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-B2-2
Dimension Notes
Length 43.0 cm x Width 17.0 cm x Depth 6.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Shows minor wear on surfaces
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Clarence E Hill
Research Facts
File contains images of optical slit lamp microscope in full set-up; Gullstrand microscope was the second one in use in Toronto; purchased in 1924.