ca. 1900
Digital photograph of a brass compound microscope and its case. The burgundy velvet-lined case has been opened and the microscope has been placed on the gray counter in front of it. Some pieces of the instrument are also shown on the counter, while others are shown in the case. A ruler has been placed in the foreground for size comparison.
A compound microscope in a carrying case, donated by Miss Viola Ortschild in July 1959. The brass instrument is housed in a reddish brown leather case measuring 28 x 20 x 9 cm. The burgundy velvet-lined case has chrome fixtures and a metal nameplate engraved "J.F. Ortschild." The microscope is also engraved with the owners name. The case contains: 1) portable compound microscope with folding stand and adjustable stage, 2) two eye pieces lenses, sizes #1 and #3, 3) two slide clips, 4) three turret lenses in brass containers, 5) immersion oil in brass container, and 6) case key. The instrument is in excellent condition. The case has some minor scratching. One of the original lenses appears to be missing.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 107