Microscope
Object number2011.76.7
Manufacturer
Fischer Scientific
Retailer
Brodersen Instrument Company, Inc.
Datec. 1995
MediumMetal/Plastic
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Edward James
DescriptionElectric microscope. Grey metal body, black eye pieces and stage. Objectives are silver metal with blue, black and red accents. Adjustment knob is silver metal, located on right side. Electrical plug attached.Dimensions15.25 x 5.875 x 9 in. (38.7 x 14.9 x 22.9 cm)MarksMetal label attached to top body tube "FISHER / SCIENTIFIC / NO. 22802".
Secondary metallic label attached to front of base "BRODERSEN INSTRUMENT CO., INC. / 218 Mars-Valencia Road Valencia, Pa. 16059 / Tel. (412) 625-2920" ; "DATE / SERVICED [handwritten] 5 96"; "RECOMMENDED NEXT / SERVICE DATE [handwritten] 5 97".
Historical NotesMicroscope belonging to Dr. Edward James. Dr. Edward James was medical director and founder of Coraopolis Health Center. Dr. James practiced family medicine in Coraopolis from 1958 to 2010, and operated the Health Center from 1984 to 2010. His wife, Joan James was the first African American teacher at Sewickley Academy (1978) and was a former Pittsburgh City School District teacher.
Previous owner
Dr. Edward Exodus James
Related institution
Coraopolis Health Center
Related person
Joan B. James
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