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MICROSCOPE WITH SLIDES AND TWEEZERS IN BOX

1912
Overview

(a) Simple microscope (monocular), angle focus, reflected light, in a lidded wooden box. There is a small adjustable circular mirror in which light is reflected below the stage where the glass slides are held in place by two metal clips. The milled screw at the side of the microscope tube enables the viewer to rack the microscope up or down for a coarse focus.

(b-g) Glass slides, rectangular with residue of specimens under cover slips.

(h) Brass tweezers to handle slides.

(i) Wooden box with hinged lid and baize covered rests and dividers for holding the microscope secure.

Historical information

The microscope was presented to the donor in 1941 by its owner, chemist Hayward Arthur Cooke (see 94.104).

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1994.107a-i
Item type
Objects
Material
Metal
Brass
Glass
Wood
Keywords
Science
COOKE Hayward Arthur
Hay Street, Subiaco
Commercial
Pharmacy
KRUGER, Oscar
Hay Street, Subiaco
Axon Street, Subiaco
Museum School Program Item
Photographed 2023
Year
1912
Statement of significance

Item originally belonged to Subiaco chemist Hayward Arthur Cooke.

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
94
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