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1-inch refracting telescope

Date: 1900-1920
Inventory Number: 1997-1-0034
Classification: Telescope
Subject:
optics, astronomy,
Maker: American ?
Cultural Region:
United States,
Dimensions:
3.9 x 3.9 x 36.9 cm (1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
Material:
glass, brass,
Description:
A brass telescope with a shiny black finish except for the tailpiece which is red brass. The objective has a 1-inch aperture. There are cross hairs in the field of view. The image is inverted but the focus is about 10 feet.
Signedunsigned
Curatorial Remarks1997-1-0030 through 1997-1-0035 found together

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