microscope parts box
Datecirca 1886
Inventory Number1084b
ClassificationMicroscope Accessory
Subject
Maker
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
1846 - 1904
Maker
Carl Zeiss (company timeline)
founded 1846
Inventor
Ernst Abbe
1840 - 1905
Place of Origin
Dimensionsparts box: 5.1 x 19.2 x 10.5 cm (2 x 7 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Material
DescriptionThe Zeiss microscope (1084a) is accompanied by a parts box [1084b] marked with the serial number 9950 which matches that on the instrument and mahogany instrument case. It has nickel-plated hinges and latch hooks. It is made of mahogany and is stored in a slot in the instrument case.
The box currently holds the case key, cylinder-diaphragm slide, the pointer for the fine focus dial, a blue filter, and some miscellaneous hardware and parts of the case that need to be reglued.
The box currently holds the case key, cylinder-diaphragm slide, the pointer for the fine focus dial, a blue filter, and some miscellaneous hardware and parts of the case that need to be reglued.
Signedunsigned
Inscribedblind-stamped on parts box: 9950
Curatorial RemarksThe former inventory number at medical school was T.21. Dr. Lewis did not catalogue it but retained it as a loan for classroom work.
ProvenanceDr. Rupert Norton, Baltimore, before 1914; Dr. James Lincoln Huntington, Boston; gift to Ernst-Lewis Collection of microscopes (inv. no. T.21), Harvard Medical School.
Historical AttributesThis microscope was owned by Dr. Rupert Norton and likely came to the Harvard Medical School after his death in 1914.
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1886
Accessories: oculars (2): 1, 2; objectives (3): D, F, 1/12 HI; double nosepiece; Abbe condenser; iris diaphragm; cylinder-diaphragm on slide; articulated substage mirror; parts box [1084b]; Abbe drawing camera [1084c]; flat case; key.
Object number: 1084a
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1885
Accessories: objectives (4): A, C, F, and DD; 1 ocular: 5; small-parts box with ocular micrometer case; key; Abbe drawing camera in separate box (1125c); box to hold objectives; standing case.
Object number: 1125
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 1886
Accessories:
Object number: 1084c
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1902
Accessories: oculars (5); objectives (5); microplanar objectives (2); iris diaphragm; abbe condenser; collars and sleeves for photography; parts box; Leitz object micrometer (1308b); cardioid condenser (1308d); immersion oil bottle (1308c) ; Leitz erecting prism (1308e); standing case with key
Object number: 1308a
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1874
Accessories: case
Object number: 1082
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1890
Accessories: case with key
Object number: 1911
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, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: 1896
Accessories: instruction sheet; case
Object number: 2006-1-0114c
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1900
Accessories: Reichert objectives (3): 4b, 6, 8a; Zeiss objective H.I. 1/12 Apert. 1.30; oculars (3): Reichert ~ 20x, anonymous 5, unmarked ~ 10x; diaphragms (2); condensor insert; central stop; strong hand lens; oil cloth cover; standing case
Object number: 1992-1-0003
Carl Zeiss, Optische Werkstätte, Jena
Date: circa 1889
Accessories: objectives (5): a1, aa, B, D, E; oculars (2): 2, 5; micrometer ocular: 3; triple nosepiece; Abbe condenser; swing-out iris-cylinder diaphragm, cylinder diaphragm; key; standing case
Object number: 1388
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
