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Galilean telescope

Inscriptionssur 3 des 4 tubes : R \ D
Date 1740-1760
Medium / Technique Cardboard; skin: leather; glass; ivory
Cut, polished, sculpted, painted and engraved
DimensionsLength: 23.7 cm (9 5/16 in.) Diameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Astronomical T&E
Origin France, Europe
Object Number1980.52.5 a-k
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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