Microscope
Item
Title
Rights
Image copyright: University of Canterbury, 2020
Type
Microscope (optical instruments, <equipment for science and technology>, ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name))
Date
1911-1915
Description
Microscope assembled by Charles Ethelbert Foweraker (1886-1964) while he was a student at Canterbury College. Hand-carved wooden stand with metal scope, probably purchased and assembled.
The main section of the stand is made of a vanished light brown wood, while the feet and focusing knob have also been made of wood but painted black. The majority of the scope has also been painted black, but the objective lens has been left to show the shiny brass. The focusing plate, stage clips have been painted black, but the substage mirror holder is brass.
The main section of the stand is made of a vanished light brown wood, while the feet and focusing knob have also been made of wood but painted black. The majority of the scope has also been painted black, but the objective lens has been left to show the shiny brass. The focusing plate, stage clips have been painted black, but the substage mirror holder is brass.
Format
Wood: Metal: Glass
Contributor
Charles Ethelbert Foweraker (1886-1964)
Extent
Height 360mm; Width 145mm; Depth 210mm
Identifier
Rights Holder
University of Canterbury
Subject
Microscopy
Forestry
Scientific apparatus and instruments
Owner
University of Canterbury
Collection
School of Forestry
Source
UC Canterbury College Heritage Collection.
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022