About this objectThree lenses encased on tortoiseshell. Each lens is encased by tortoiseshell rim with cover on each side with small hole in the centre of the covers. The lenses fan out from a central brass pin.
Similar in uses to a magnifying glass. The loupe is a smaller device and is held closer to the eye and a shorter focal length than a magnifying glass.
Medium and MaterialsTortoishell, glass and brass.
MeasurementsW: 3 cm
L: 6.5 cm
D: 2.5 cm
Subject and Association KeywordsCarcoar Hospital Museum
