Zeiss stand XA Greenough-type stereoscopic compound microscope
Date: 1904-1920
Inventory Number: 2003-1-0003
Classification: Microscope
Subject:
Maker: Carl Zeiss Jena (1904 - 1948)
Maker: Carl Zeiss (company timeline) (founded 1846)
User: Farlow Herbarium (founded 1919)
Cultural Region:
Place of Origin:
Jena,
Dimensions:
microscope: 31.5 × 18.5 × 10.5 cm (12 3/8 × 7 5/16 × 4 1/8 in.)
case: 37.2 × 24.5 × 23 cm (14 5/8 × 9 5/8 × 9 1/16 in.)
Accessories: anonymous eyepieces (2); Zeiss orthoscopic eyepieces (2): 20 mm.; 12.5x; Zeiss objectives (6); case with key
Description:
This is a Zeiss stand XA Greenough-type stereo compound microscope. This item is equipped with two Zeiss orthoscopic eyepieces, three pairs of Zeiss objectives, and a wooden case with key. There are also a pair of anonymous eyepieces that are scratched "88" and "89."
The microscope comes with a standing case. Hand rests are missing.
The microscope comes with a standing case. Hand rests are missing.
Signedon left prism housing: Carl Zeiss / Jena [in achromat trademark]
on left prism housing: Germany
on left prism housing: Germany
Inscribedon right prism housing: Nr. 53733
Historical AttributesThis instrument was used in the Farlow Herbarium.
ProvenanceFarlow Herbarium