adjustable tripod stand
Date1850-1900
Inventory Number1997-1-0788
ClassificationStand
Maker
French
?
User
Department of Physics, Harvard University
founded 1884
Cultural Region
Dimensions37.8 x 17 x 15.4 cm (14 7/8 x 6 11/16 x 6 1/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionMetal stand supported by a tripod painted bronze. The body of the stand has moulding at the bottom and a tightening attachment and screw to adjust the height of a telescopic rod. The extension has a bell-shaped attachment with a flat top and a screw extending up.
On one of the legs is an O in white paint, which means this stand was once used at Radcliffe College as a demonstration apparatus.
On one of the legs is an O in white paint, which means this stand was once used at Radcliffe College as a demonstration apparatus.
Signedunsigned
Inscribedon two of three legs: 9 112
ProvenanceFrom the Department of Physics, Harvard University.
Jean Baptiste François Soleil
Date: circa 1840
Object number: 1997-1-1555
French
Date: 19th-early 20th Century
Object number: 2008-1-0037