Microscope box. For the related records see 1971.30.7 .1

Collection type: Object
Description: Microscope box. For the related records see 1971.30.7 .1 - 18 [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
Long description: Wooden microscope box consisting of a rectangular box with a brass handle on the top, and a wooden door attached with two brass hinges. The hinges are inscribed with 'PM & Co. PATENT.' There is a brass lock located on the front of the door, which is missing a key. The interior of the box has a number of fixtures and fitting which allow objects 1971.30.7 .1 - 17 to be stored. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England London
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker West, London; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Michael Augustus Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers; PRM source George Anthony Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers
Date / Period: Date made: Circa 1850
Date collected: By 1900
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1971
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Brass Metal, Material Iron Metal, Process Carpentered, Process Nailed, Process Varnished, Process Inscribed
Dimensions: Height: max 117 mm, Depth: max 243 mm, Width: max 124 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1971.30.7.18