This petrographic microscope (1863) is the oldest in the Natural History Museum's collection and probably the first purpose-built polarising microscope with a rotating stage. Devised by Nevil Story Maskelyne, Keeper of Minerals at the British Museum.
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Title: Petrographic microscope
Creator: Nevil Story Maskelyne
Date Created: 1863
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