Optical box or microscope
Date
17th century
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
p1
Material
Dimensions
height (page): 370mm
width (page): 302mm
width (page): 302mm
Subject
Content object
Description
An optical box or microscope to see things bigger or smaller. The box can be opened and the object placed on G. A contains a lens, K is a microscope or magnifying glass, and B is where the light source enters (e.g. the sun or a candle).
Transcription
Dans la premiere figure est representé la Boite fermée comme on s'en doit servir.
The final sentence reads:
Il y a 3 verres de diverses grandeurs pour voir les objects ou plus grands ou plus petits selon nostre intention et plaisir.
Transcribed by the Making Visible project
The final sentence reads:
Il y a 3 verres de diverses grandeurs pour voir les objects ou plus grands ou plus petits selon nostre intention et plaisir.
Transcribed by the Making Visible project
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