calendar page showing a compound microscope
Date1970s-1980s
Inventory Number1998-1-1056a
ClassificationCalendar
Subject
Maker
Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
founded 1953
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions32.5 x 34 cm (12 13/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
Material
DescriptionThis is calendar page with an image of an old, compound metal microscope with slides and various parts, such as lenses, on the ground next to it. It is on a wooden base that has a storage drawer with a lock. The wooden base has been painted black, and has faded somewhat. The microscope has been placed against a plain, beige background.
The days and dates for the month of November are arranged in a grid at the bottom of the page.
The days and dates for the month of November are arranged in a grid at the bottom of the page.
Signedbottom center: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Bonn-Bad Godesburg
Inscribedbelow the image, center: Mikroskop;
below the image, right: Deutches Museum, München
Curatorial RemarksSee a second page from the same calendar, 1998-1-1056b.
Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
Date: 1970s-1980s
Object number: 1998-1-1056b
British Library
Date: dated 1992
Object number: 1998-1-1037
Zeitlin & Ver Brugge Booksellers
Date: 1966
Object number: 1998-1-1438
British Library
Date: dated 1991
Object number: 1998-1-1036
Boston Optical Works
Date: 1860-1890
Accessories: Three dated Tolles objectives: 1/2" Nov. 18, 1860, 1/4" Dec. 23, 1877, 1/5" Oct. 28, 1868; 1 high power solid eyepiece, 1 low power normal eyepiece; polarizer; substage mirror; mechanical stage, standing case.
Object number: 1066
Boston Optical Works
Date: circa 1870
Accessories: 3 Tolles objectives: 1 with 3 fronts; empty can 8/10; 5 Tolles oculars 34 mm dia.: 2 all solid, 2 solid field l. & single eye lens, 1 std.; blue filter; case; key. Also see 1016a: microscope with centerable condenser with diaphragm wheel; and mechanical stage. 1016c: side illumination prism. 1016d, e, f: specialized Tolles objectives.
Object number: 1016b
Alexander G. McAdie
Date: 1915-1920
Object number: 1998-1-0831
Dr. Wolfgang Schwarze Verlag GmbH & Co. KG
Date: 1978
Object number: 1998-1-1034
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