microscope accessories
Datebefore 1960
Inventory Number1996-1-0337
ClassificationMicroscope Optics
Subject
Maker
Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen)
founded 1951
Maker
Zeiss-Winkel
founded 1954
Maker
Zeiss-Opton Optische Werkstätte Oberkochen GmbH
1946 - 1953
Maker
Ernst Leitz (company)
1849 - 1986
Maker
Spencer Lens Company
1895 - 1945
Owner
Elso S. Barghoorn
1915 - 1984
Maker
Wild Heerbrugg Ltd.
1921 - 1989
Maker
Carl Zeiss (company timeline)
founded 1846
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensionscase: 10 × 38.2 × 23.2 cm (3 15/16 × 15 1/16 × 9 1/8 in.)
Material
DescriptionThis is a set of microscope accessories by various makers stored inside a flat wooden case with a lid. Accessories comprise the following:
Five oculars manufactured by Carl Zeiss, Jena: K3x, K5x, K7x, K7x MOBIMI, K12 15x.
Four objectives by the same maker (all APO & immersion): 90/1.3, 60/1.4, 60/1.4, 60/1.0 with iris.
Two oculars by Zeiss Winkel: Kpl12.5x and 8x.
A Zeiss Opton phase objective, Ph 40/0.63.
Three Leitz oculars: 6 Periplan 10x, 1 Widefield Periplan 8x, Lichteinstellupe.
A Leitz objective UMK 50/0.60 with iris and a Leitz polarizer Mod. 13358.
Three Spencer objectives 32/16 mm, 4mm, stereo Greenough 6x.
Two Wild Heerbrugg oculars: 6x Phot, W15x K.
A monocular straight tube by Zeiss.
There are also various filters, miscellaneous loose parts, and anonymous optics.
Five oculars manufactured by Carl Zeiss, Jena: K3x, K5x, K7x, K7x MOBIMI, K12 15x.
Four objectives by the same maker (all APO & immersion): 90/1.3, 60/1.4, 60/1.4, 60/1.0 with iris.
Two oculars by Zeiss Winkel: Kpl12.5x and 8x.
A Zeiss Opton phase objective, Ph 40/0.63.
Three Leitz oculars: 6 Periplan 10x, 1 Widefield Periplan 8x, Lichteinstellupe.
A Leitz objective UMK 50/0.60 with iris and a Leitz polarizer Mod. 13358.
Three Spencer objectives 32/16 mm, 4mm, stereo Greenough 6x.
Two Wild Heerbrugg oculars: 6x Phot, W15x K.
A monocular straight tube by Zeiss.
There are also various filters, miscellaneous loose parts, and anonymous optics.
Signedon monocular tube: CARL / ZEISS / GERMANY [in trademark]
Curatorial RemarksThe items were given to CHSI in an open cardboard box. They are now stored in a wooden box with cover.
ProvenanceProfessor Elso Barghoorn, Paleobotanical Laboratory, Harvard University
Historical AttributesThese accessories were used in Professor Elso Barghoorn's Paleobotanical Laboratory.
Ernst Leitz (company)
Date: circa 1937
Accessories: standard eyepieces (3): 8X P, Periplan. OK 10X, and Periplan. Ok. 25X; wide eyepieces (3): 1, 1, 8X, 10X; objectives (4) in fitted case: 1b 4.3X, 3 10X, P7 62X, P 1/12 oel; waveplates (2); condenser with polarizer; mechanical stage; loupe 6x; box of cover glasses; standing case; key; objective adaptors (4); and watch keys (2)
Object number: 1999-1-0020a
Carl Zeiss Jena
Date: circa 1932
Accessories: objectives (4): 3 achr. 8x, 10x, 20x , APO 40; ocular Mobimi K7x; condensor; mechanical stage; stereo set of ocular caps and stop; Abbe condensor; standing case.
Object number: 1370
Carl Zeiss Jena
Date: 1932-1940
Accessories: oculars (2): Leitz 6x; objectives (3): HI 90 / 1.25, 40 / 0.65, AA 10 / 0.30; condenser with iris; triple nosepiece; attached mechanical vulcanite stage
Object number: 1996-1-0345
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1886
Accessories: oculars (2): Leitz 4xB, Winkel Zeiss kl 2; objectives (4): Leitz 7, 1/7a oil immersion, Zeiss B, HI 90 iris, B&L 8mm, 1/5, Grunow 1/6; B&L double nosepiece; parabolic reflector for stage; Abbe condensor with iris-cylinder diaphragm; articulated substage mirror; frame for cup diaphragms; cup diaphragms (2); Zeiss-B&L polarizing analyzer A6; Zeiss-B&L vertical illuminator; flat case; key.
Object number: 1044
Carl Zeiss (company timeline)
Date: circa 1891
Accessories: objectives (4): Leitz 3, 7, 1/12 HI with canisters and Zeiss AA in DD canister; oculars (2): 3 and 3 H.M.S. 13,0; triple nosepiece; Abbe illuminator with iris; standing case
Object number: 1241
Carl Zeiss Jena
Date: circa 1928
Accessories: standing case; key
Object number: 2000-1-0038
Bausch & Lomb Optical Company
Date: 1930-1935
Accessories: micrometer eyepiece; oculars (5): 1 Leitz 8x, 1 pair B&L 6.4x, 1 pair B&L 12.5x; objective: Spencer 48 mm., 2.2x; monocular tube; glass bottle for immersion fluid; B & L canisters (3); case with key
Object number: 2003-1-0007
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1898
Accessories: oculars (4): 2, 4, and compensating oculars 6, 8; objectives: AA, DD, a2, and apochromat HI 2.0 mm; triple nosepiece; swing-out condenser with iris-cylinder diaphragm; disk diaphragm and central stop diaphragm; filter; eyepiece micrometer, brush, spare stage clips; large mechanical stage (2006-1-0114b); centering glass (2006-1-0114c) with instructions; magnification tables (2); standing case; key; leather traveling case (2006-1-0114d).
Object number: 2006-1-0114a
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1879
Accessories: E. Leitz objective no. 3; oculars (2): 4, 6x; articulated substage mirror; condenser; slide mount for cylinder and cup diaphragms; disk diaphragm; cup diaphragms (2); glass slides (2); flat case
Object number: 1288
Carl Zeiss Jena
Date: circa 1928
Accessories: oculars (3)): 10x Mobimi, 15x & Mobimi, 10x; objectives (3) 90 / 1.25, 40 / 0.65, 10 / 0.30; canisters (3): 90, 40, 8; mechanical stage on vulcanite; Abbe illuminator; triple nosepiece; stops (2): 1, r; screwdriver with locking screw and washer; wrench; standing case; key.
Object number: 1996-1-0339
Ernst Leitz (company)
Date: circa 1919
Accessories: oculars (2): 3, 8x; accessory box; Leitz objectives (5); wrenches (2); ground glass; N.A. 1.45 condensor cap; Abbe condensor; rotary stage; case
Object number: 1345
Carl Zeiss Jena
Date: circa 1928
Accessories: oculars(2): a pair of K 15x Mobimi; objectives (3): apochromats 20 n.a. 0.65 and 70 n.a. 1.25, and achromat 8 n.a. 0.20; mechanical stage; condenser with iris diaphgragm; locking screw with washer and screwdriver; standing case, key.
Object number: 1369