J & W Grunow, New York, serial number 267

Small microscope on a round iron and wood base. c. 1864

J & W Grunow, New York, serial number 267. Small microscope on a round iron and wood base. c. 1864

 

 

 

 

J & W Grunow, New York, serial number 267

The fine adjustment knob is located under the stage. It works by tilting the upper stage plate

J & W Grunow, New York, serial number 267. Small microscope on a round iron and wood base. c. 1864

While this American-made microscope mounts on a round iron and wood base which was made for it, it is possible, given its small size and the fact that the stage is removable, that it was originally case-mounted and served as a field microscope.

Grunow microscope advertisement 1864

This advertisement appeared in the Army Surgeon's Manual for use of Medical Officers, Cadets, Chaplains, and Hospital Stewards by William Grace published in 1864 .

    J&W Grunow #267 photographed next to a conventional sized microscope, J&W Grunow #196

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