Binoculars, Thaddeus S. C. Lowe

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Object Details

Physical Description

Black metal field glasses, double telescope; 10 inches high x 4 inches wide.

Summary

Binoculars used by balloonist T.S.C. Lowe during the Civil War

Credit Line

Donated by the Heirs of Thaddeus C. Lowe

Inventory Number

A19310041000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Steel, Skin, Brass, Glass

Dimensions

Approximate: 5.4 x 25.4 x 11.75cm (2 1/8in. x 10in. x 4 5/8in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d55ad0b2-b2b0-4811-b9f6-757bf7ba45df

Record ID

nasm_A19310041000