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dc.creator	Ladd, William.
dc.date.accessioned	2012-02-07T13:52:39Z
dc.date.available	2012-02-07T13:52:39Z
dc.date.created	About 1860.
dc.date.issued	2012-02-07
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2152.3/379
dc.description.abstract	The tripod base, consisting of a tubular structure, supports the limb, which carries the body-tube, stage, condenser, and mirror. Focusing is by the fusee chain mechanism. It sits on a wooden platform and comes with accessories and a mahogany case. Signed: W. Ladd, 31. Chancery Lane, London.
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	London optician and instrument maker, Ladd (died c. 1884) was known for his effective use of the chain drive mechanism in the construction of microscopes. He worked at 31 Chancery Lane from 1858-60.
dc.subject	Biology
dc.subject	British Firms
dc.subject	Microscopy
dc.subject	Optics
dc.title	1.015	en_US