Object ID Number:
EH101108
Object Name:
Magni focuser
Date of Manufacture:
– 19th to 20th Century
Manufactured from:
1937
Manufactured to:
1950
Description / History:
Magni focuser––bakelite with head band. Binocular eye loop. Used for magnifcation of intricate work. Used by photographers, doctors, and jewelers.
Doctors used the Magni focuser to help magnify delicate medical procedures
According to Popular Science magazine, in the November, 1945 issue, the Magni focuser sold for 8.50 and was available in photography stores and from optitians.
Doctors used the Magni focuser to help magnify delicate medical procedures
According to Popular Science magazine, in the November, 1945 issue, the Magni focuser sold for 8.50 and was available in photography stores and from optitians.
Dimensions:
H–8 W–2 L–9 inches
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