PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.13
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: T&E for Science & Technology
2. Classification: Astronomical T&E
3. Object Term: Telescope
Description: Long subtly tapered cylinder of finely finished mahogany with brass 2-part molding at widest end from which a round brass molding containing disk of glass can be unscrewed; at the narrow end, by gently pulling on the narrow tapered end or eyepiece, a brass cylinder can be pulled out of the wood, doubling the length of the telescope.
Inscription (yes or no): no
If yes, transcribe directly: --
Date of Manufacture: circa 1810
Company or Place of Manufacture: probably England
Materials: mahogany, brass, glass
Overall dimensions in inches
1. height: 39 1/4" open
1.5 height 26 1/4" closed
2. width: 2 1/2"
3. depth: 2 1/2"
