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Telescope

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-4576

Description

Brown leather covering wood. Viewing end has brass collar.

Details

Descriptive Terms

telescopes
brass (alloy)
leather
wood (plant material)
Brass
Leather
TELESCOPE

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.625 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.272

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