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CAMERA LUCIDA-SIMPLE MICROSCOPE

MAKER: Unknown

c. 1790-1810

Collection of: Dr. Joseph Zeligs

camera lucida microscopecamera lucida microscope The case is beautifully fitted, with non-rectangular dimensions and wooden interior stays. It is covered in fishskin on all 6 surfaces and lined with green plush, like typical 18th century outfits.

Although for illustrative purposes the lieberkuhn is shown reflector side up, it would normally be stored with the reflector facing down on a glass plate to protect the silver from oxidation.