London : Smith, Beck & Beck, between 1857 and 1865.
Physical Description:
1 magnifying glass : ebony, brass, and glass ; 18.5 x 5.5 x 2 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:
The firm of Smith, Beck and Beck was active from 1857 to 1865, "primarily an optician and optical instrument maker with microscopes being a particular specialty." See: Hannavy, J. Encyclopedia of nineteenth-century photography.