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compound monocular microscope
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Dates
1900
circa 1900
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Basic Science Artifacts
Classification
Basic Science, Laboratory Instrumentation
Accession Number
1975.2.1 a-z
Description
Microscope has horseshoe base, triple nosepiece, a 4 1/2-inch square stage; substage attachment for condensers with centring screws.
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Accession Number
1975.2.1 a-z
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Basic Science Artifacts
Classification
Basic Science, Laboratory Instrumentation
MeSH Heading
Microscopy
Description
Microscope has horseshoe base, triple nosepiece, a 4 1/2-inch square stage; substage attachment for condensers with centring screws.
Number Of Parts
26
Part Names
a - microscope - Size: Length 30.5 cm
b - 10X eyepiece
c - 10X eyepiece
d - objective, Beck
e - objective, Bausch & Lomb 16mm 10X
f - objective, Beck, 3mm apochromatic
g - objective, Beck, 2mm apochromatic
h - condenser and iris diaphragm
i - mirror
j - dark ground condenser on akehurst tray
k - spare akehurst tray
l - objective case
m - objective case top
n - case for (g)
o - case top for (g)
p - case for (f)
q - case top for (f)
r - wooden case for objective changer
s - live tray
t - dark field condenser holder
u - fine focus head
v - objective holder
w - objective holder
x - clamp (?)
y - objective case holder
z - microscope case - Size: Length 24.0 cm x Width 20.5 cm x Depth 34.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: estate of Mr. Campbell R.M. Cowan of Islington, Ont.
Maker
R. & J. Beck Ltd.
Site Made (Country)
England
Dates
1900
circa 1900
Material
metal: yellow; black
wood: brown
glass: clear
Inscriptions
Manufacturer name on front of case.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-A1-2
Condition Remarks
Some damage on body--coarse adjustment rack; eyepiece shown in photo is missing.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Photo
Reference Comments
"Handbook of the Beck Microscope"
Research Facts
Microscope used at C. H. Best Institute and presented to Mr. Cowan on his retirement.
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