Binoculars, Thaddeus S. C. Lowe

National Air and Space Museum

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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Record ID
nasm_A19310041000
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d55ad0b2-b2b0-4811-b9f6-757bf7ba45df
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