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Functional object - Student Microscope, 1960s

Tasco Student Microscope - Front View

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Tasco Student Microscope - side view

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Tasco Microscope Serial Number

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Historical information

This microscope was made in the mid 1960s as an introductory microscope for students. As indicated by the brand plate on the front, it could be set to 3 different magnification settings of 75x, 300x or 600x. When originally produced these microscopes came as part of a kit including microscope slides and testing samples.

Significance

This item is representative of a range of scientific tools available to engage young people in scientific discovery in the 1960s.

Physical description

Small green and silver metal microscope with adjustable focus dial. It includes a mirror and clamp arms to hold slides and plastic knobs to adjust focus.

Inscriptions & markings

On metal plate: "tasco/ 75x - 300x - 600x/ 600x/ REG-NO-GE 6'00"
Underneath rubber base:"PAT. PEND. NO. 026004/ JAPAN

Subjects

On display

Identifier

WHS 00943

Date made

1960s

Production methods

Mass produce

Languages

English

Materials

Metal, plastic

Measurements

Width: 6.5 centimetres, Depth: 11 centimetres, Height: 21 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/635ba60b2a65fab0a82bc5a4

Accessed 20 November 2024

This record was last updated one year ago

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