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Title: Description of an achromatic microscope, made by J. B. Dancer, optician. 13, Cross Street, Manchester
Identifier(s): text:660; APSimg6669; Goodman Number: 296
Description: Description of an achromatic microscope. Includes an illustration of a microscope and its accessory parts.; Contains small tear to center of broadside.
Creator: Dancer, John Benjamin, 1812-1887
Source: Thomas Court Scientific Instruments Collection (Mss.509.078.M582);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Microscopes; Scientific equipment
Date: n.d.

Title: Directions how to use the compound microscope.
Identifier(s): text:667; APSimg6725; Goodman Number: 305
Description: Broadside issued by this famous scientific instruments maker giving directions for the use of one of his microscopes. In his later years, Nairne performed numerous experiments on electricity and other physical phenomena, investigations for which he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1776. Includes illustration of Nairne's compound microscope.; Oversized.
Creator: Nairne, Edward, 1726-1806
Source: Thomas Court Scientific Instruments Collection (Mss.509.078.M582);
Subject: Broadsides; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Microscopes; Optical devices; Scientific apparatus
Date: n.d.

Title: Directions for using the compound achromatic microscope manufactured by A. Abraham, 20, Lord Street, Liverpool, and Abraham and Dancer, 13, Cross Street, King Street, Manchester
Identifier(s): text:661; APSimg6668; Goodman Number: 294
Description: Directions for using a compound achromatic microscope. Includes illustatrion of microscope and accessories.
Creator: Abraham, A.
Source: Thomas Court Scientific Instruments Collection (Mss.509.078.M582);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Microscopes; Scientific equipment
Date: n.d.

Title: Tableau des grossissemens obtenus par la combinaison des oculaires et de systèmes achromatiques avec une distance visuelle de 250 millimèters
Identifier(s): text:665; APSimg6671; Goodman Number: 310
Description: Table partially filled-in with manuscript notes, detailing enlargements obtained by the combination of microscopic eyepieces and achromatic systems from a distance of 250 millimeters. From an early Oberhauer microscope.
Source: Thomas Court Scientific Instruments Collection (Mss.509.078.M582);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Microscopes; Scientific equipment
Date: [ca. 1835]

Title: Weights & measures. Monies & coins [comparative chart]
Identifier(s): text:662; APSimg6673; Goodman Number: 343
Description: Comparative chart of weights and measures, monies and coins.
Creator: Cary, William, 1759-1825
Source: Thomas Court Scientific Instruments Collection (Mss.509.078.M582);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Miscellaneous; Broadside Subdivision: ; Weights & measures; Money; Coins
Date: 1815

Title: This is to certify that _____ of _____ was this __ day of _____ 18__, admitted and sworn to the freedom of the above named Company
Identifier(s): text:663; APSimg6672; Goodman Number: 313
Description: Certificate of membership for the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, London, which includes the seal and oath of the organization.
Creator: Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (Great Britain)
Source: Thomas Court Scientific Instruments Collection (Mss.509.078.M582);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Eyeglasses; Organizations; Optical industry
Date: [18__]

Title: Demonstracion de los anteojos que se han inventado para conservar, y aumentar la vista. Explicacion del uso de los anteojos para todo genero de personas
Identifier(s): text:664; APSimg6670; Goodman Number: 304
Description: Illustrated broadside including numerous images of spectacles and other optical devices created to improve or enhance vision. Engraved by "Paulus Minguet."; Located in folder: Photographs, prints, etc. of optical instrument makers and materials.
Creator: Minguet é Irol, Pablo, d. 1801?
Source: Thomas Court Scientific Instruments Collection (Mss.509.078.M582);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Eyeglasses; Optical devices; Telescopes
Date: n.d.

Title: As seen in a telescope that inverts [printed upside down]. Erect diagram of occulation of [Mercury] by the [Moon].
Identifier(s): text:666; APSimg6667; Goodman Number: 123
Description: Possibly an advertising card for the famed scientific instrument maker Cornelius Varley.; Located in folder: Photographs, prints, etc. of optical instrument makers and materials.
Creator: Varley, Cornelius, 1781-1873
Source: Thomas Court Scientific Instruments Collection (Mss.509.078.M582);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Physical Science; Broadside Subdivision: Astronomy; Astronomy; Stargazing; Telescopes
Date: 1857