Loading
Field microscope
William Cary (1759-1825)1770/1820
The Royal Society
London, United Kingdom
A compound non-achromatic microscope with fittings including hand held lenses with a turned ivory handle, in a mahogany case.
A compound microscope has two converging lens systems: the objective and the eyepiece. Instrument maker William Cary designed this model for portability.
Details
- Title: Field microscope
- Creator: William Cary (1759-1825)
- Date Created: 1770/1820
- Provenance: Formerly the property of Henry Baker FRS
- Rights: Copyright The Royal Society, 2018
- Medium: Metal, Glass, Ivory, Mahogany
- Scientist: Henry Baker (1698-1774)
- Manufacturer: William Cary (1759-1825)
- Invention: Microscope
- Field: Microscopy
- Catalogue Reference: I/012
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
You are all set!
Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.