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1971.30.7.12

Microscope lens with butterfly wing. For the related records see 1971.30.7 .1 - 18 [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]

1971.30.7.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Microscope lens with butterfly wing. For the related records see 1971.30.7 .1 - 18 [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
Long description
Microscope lens consisting of a rectangular, glass slide with a black circle in the centre of the slide, possibly made of adhesive, with a section of butterfly wing in the centre of the circle. Above this is a circular paper sticker. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
Cultural groups
English
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1850
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1971
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Insect, Material Paper Plant, Material Glue, Process Glued
Dimensions
Height: max 1.5 mm, Width: max 26 mm, Length: max 76 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.30.7.12

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