Collection Highlights
Thoughts on African Colonization
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.E448.G24.1832
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Luce Center
Telescope
Object Number:
INV.667
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Brass, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 64.8 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical brass scope with detachable eyepiece with threaded mount at one end and detachable lens with brass lens cap at other end; spirit level attached to one side of cylinder; two pairs of screws in stepped brass mounts attached to opposite side.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
