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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: H. Ewington's universal chronometer or perpetual almanac explained
Identifier(s): text:366; APSimg6504; Goodman Number: 300; 973 C683 No. 172
Description: Paper instrument composed of movable discs for determining the time of sunrise and sunset, length of day and night, and other periodic phenomena.
Creator: Ewington, Harry
Source: Broadsides Collection (973 C683);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Clocks & watches; Almanacs; Meteorological instruments
Date: n.d.

Title: Mémoire sur une pendule à baromêtre...
Identifier(s): text:572; APSimg6750; Goodman Number: 308
Description: Advertises a barometer which, by means of a stylet striking a paper grid, automatically records the current level of mercury at intervals as small as every four minutes.; Item call number: 608 P19, no. 16.
Creator: Romilly, Jean, 1714-1796
Source: Benjamin Franklin Library (608 P19); http://www.amphilsoc.org/library/mole/f/franklin/overview.htm
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Barometers; Meteorological instruments
Date: 1783

Title: Invention nouvelle. Mécanisme uranographique portatif inventé par Ch. Rouy, à Milan, et adopté par le gouvernement Italien pour tous les lycées et autres établissemens d'éducation
Identifier(s): text:1169; local: APSimg6660; local: 309
Description: Advertises a portable orrery suitable not only for classroom instruction, but also useful for "savans," "littérateurs," and "toutes les personnes qui professent, cultivent ou encouragent les sciences et les beaux-arts." Includes testimonials from the Italian astronomers [Giovanni Angelo de] Cesaris and [Barnaba] Oriani.; Item call number: Pam. v. 1102, no. 6.
Creator: Rouy, Charles, b. 1770et al
Subject: Broadsides; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision:; Astronomy; Astronomical Models; Scientific apparatus
Date: ca. 1812

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: Baradelle L'ainé, ingénieur en instrumens de mathematique et de phisique
Identifier(s): text:304; APSimg6503; Goodman Number: 295; 973 C683 No. 556
Description: Advertising card for a French maker and seller of mathematical, scientific, navigational, and nautical instruments.
Creator: Baradelle L'ainé
Source: Broadsides Collection (973 C683);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Scientific equipment; Navigational equipment
Date: n.d.

Title: Description of the atmospheric recorder, or self-registering apparatus for the various changes of the barometer, thermometer, hygrometer, electrometer, pluviometer, and evaporator, and of the force and direction of the wind. Arranged and manufactured by G. Dollond, optician to Her Majesty
Identifier(s): text:1750; APSimg6553; Goodman Number: 297; 973 C683 No. 728
Description: Includes description of how data is recorded by specially weighted pencils on an automatically moving roller. Also includes illustration of the atmospheric recorder and "representation of one day's work."; See annotation to Goodman #298 for information on the Dollond business.
Creator: Dollond, George, 1774-1852
Source: Broadsides Collection (973 C683);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Meteorological instruments; Meteorology
Date: n.d.

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: Nouveau spectromètre de Monsieur [Francesco] Zantedeschi. Articolo estratto dal Giornale: La Lumière. Revue de la Photographie. Parigi 20 Dicembre 1856
Identifier(s): text:486; local: APSimg6659; local: 303
Description: Description of spectrometer constructed by Porro at Zantedeschi's request and of the latter's contribution to current research into the nature and properties of light.; Item call number: 500 Pam. v. 6, no. 33.
Creator: Zantedeschi, Francesco, 1797-1873
Subject: Broadsides; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision:; Light; Scientific equipment
Date: 1857

Title: Description of Allan Pollock's patent scale beam. ...All orders for balances for banks, or for hydrostatic weighing, weights and other apparatus, carefully attended to.... Also, a great variety of philosophical instruments, made by Allan Pollock, No. 1, Carver-Street, Boston.
Identifier(s): text:1780; APSimg6506; Goodman Number: 307; 973 C683 No. 300
Description: Description of Allan Pollock's patent scale beam. Includes an illustration of the beam.
Creator: Pollock, Allan
Source: Broadsides Collection (973 C683);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Scales; Weights & measures
Date: n.d.

Title: An unlimited daily calendar; serving for every year, before and after the Christian era, both for the old and new styles
Identifier(s): text:1762; APSimg6505; Goodman Number: 302; 973 C683 No. 488
Description: Paper instrument with sliding rectangular sheet.
Creator: Garnett, J.
Source: Broadsides Collection (973 C683);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Calendars
Date: n.d.

Title: A new astronomical instrument. Shewing the day of the month, change and age of the moon, the places of the sun and moon in the ecliptic, with the times of the rising, southing and setting of the sun, moon, and stars of the first, second, and third magnitude, from A.D. 1756 to 1805 inclusive
Identifier(s): text:1756; APSimg6705; Goodman Number: 301; 973 C683 No. 440
Description: Paper astronomical instrument composed of moveable concentric circles imprinted with various scales for ascertaining the day of the month, change and age of the moon, the places of the sun and moon in the ecliptic, etc. Illustrated: outlines of the various constellations contained in the innermost circle.
Creator: Ferguson, James, 1710-1776
Source: Broadsides Collection (973 C683);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Astronomical instruments; Stargazing; Almanacs
Date: 1757

Title: Description de la lunette achromatique faite avec des tuyaux glissant de cuivre, Par P. & J. Dollond, opticiens, dans le cimitiere de St. Paul à Londres
Identifier(s): text:789; APSimg6686; Goodman Number: 298
Description: Peter Dolland set up his famed optical shop in 1750 with the aid of his father, John Dolland, a self-taught optician. In 1766, five years after the death of John, Peter took on his brother, also named John, as partner. When John Jr. died in 1804, he was replaced by the two brothers' nephew, George Dollond (See Goodman #297: 973 C683 no. 728), who conducted the business himself after Peter's retirement in 1819.; Hays reference #: Vol. 77, no. 53.
Creator: Dollond, Peter, 1730-1820 Dollond, John; Dollond, Peter, 1730-1820 Dollond, John
Source: Benjamin Franklin Papers (Mss.B.F85); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F85-ead.xml
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Optical devices; Telescopes
Date: n.d.

Title: Plate I.[:] Elevation of the large [burning] lens, made by Mr. Willm. Parker, N. 69, Fleet-Street, London. Plate II[:] Section of the large lens. [Printed page: Description of the plates]
Identifier(s): text:786; APSimg6688; Goodman Number: 306
Description: Engravings of William Parker's large, burning lens by elevation and section, with explanation. Includes one manuscript page detailing experimental results obtained using the burning lens to melt and fuse various substances.; Hays reference #: Vol. 77, no. 47. Oversized.
Creator: Parker, William, 1784-1817
Source: Benjamin Franklin Papers (Mss.B.F85); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F85-ead.xml
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Hand lenses; Optical devices
Date: n.d.

Title: Verzeichniss der optischen Werkzeuge welche in dem optischen Institute zu Benedictbeurn[,] Utzschneider et Fraunhofer für nachstehende Preise verfertigt werden
Identifier(s): text:322; APSimg6554; Goodman Number: 311; 973 C683 No. 362
Description: Catalog issued by the optical instrument makers Joseph Utzschneider and Joseph Fraunhofer. Signed in type by J[oseph] Utzschneider.
Creator: Utzschneider, Joseph von, 1763-1840 Fraunhofer, Joseph von, 1787-1826; Utzschneider, Joseph von, 1763-1840 Fraunhofer, Joseph von, 1787-1826
Source: Broadsides Collection (973 C683);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Optical devices; Scientific apparatus and instruments--Catalogs
Date: 1816

Title: Verzeichniss derjenigen Werkzeuge, welche in der mechanischen Werkstätte Utzschneider, Liebherr et Werner in München um nachstehende Preise verfertigt werden
Identifier(s): text:331; APSimg6555; Goodman Number: 312; 973 C683 No. 363
Description: Catalog issued by German optical instrument makers. Signed in type by J[oseph] Utzschneider.
Creator: Utzschneider, Joseph von, 1763-1840
Source: Broadsides Collection (973 C683);
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Optical devices; Scientific apparatus and instruments--Catalogs
Date: 1816

Title: Plan de souscription, pour le graphometre universel, nouvel instrument mathématique, de l'invention du Sr. A. G. Eckhardt, membre de la Société Royale de Londres
Identifier(s): text:782; APSimg6687; Goodman Number: 299
Description: A machine to "mesure & dessine généralement tous les objets visibles." Also advertises two volumes of plates, the drawings of which were made as samples of the various uses to which the "graphometre" might be applied.; Hays reference #: Vol. 77, no. 76. Oversized.
Creator: Eckhardt, Antoine George, ca. 1740-ca. 1810
Source: Benjamin Franklin Papers (Mss.B.F85); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F85-ead.xml
Subject: Broadsides ; Broadside Class: Science; Broadside Division: Scientific Instruments; Broadside Subdivision: ; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Scientific apparatus; Mathematics
Date: n.d.