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Actions	astronomical telescope Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.01.JPG; 2008.029.1; ;$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.02.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.03.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.04.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.05.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.06.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.07.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.08.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.09.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.10.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.11.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.12.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.13.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.14.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.15.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.16.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.17.jpg; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.18.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ $Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.19.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$ Object number2008.029.1 Titleastronomical telescope Creator W. Wray (manufacturer)‎ DescriptionBrass astronomical telescope by Wray of London in wooden case. Five eyepieces plus other accessories; separate small wooden box with more accessories. The telescope belonged to Alexander John Smith, born in Longside, Aberdeenshire in 1865, and who worked on local farms all of his life. Production placeLaurel House, North Hill, Highgate, London Production date circa 1889 Object nametelescope, astronomical Object category2.839 Materialbrass & glass, wood Dimensions telescope length (closed): 126.6 cm telescope diameter: 10.9 cm case width: 108.4 cm case height: 17.9 cm case depth: 27.2 cm

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$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.06.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.07.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.08.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.09.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.10.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.11.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.12.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.13.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.14.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.15.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.16.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.17.jpg; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.18.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

$Archived Images\2008_numbers\2008.029.1.19.JPG; 2008.029.1; astronomical telescope; telescope, astronomical$

Object number2008.029.1

Titleastronomical telescope

Creator W. Wray (manufacturer)‎

DescriptionBrass astronomical telescope by Wray of London in wooden case. Five eyepieces plus other accessories; separate small wooden box with more accessories. The telescope belonged to Alexander John Smith, born in Longside, Aberdeenshire in 1865, and who worked on local farms all of his life.

Production placeLaurel House, North Hill, Highgate, London

Production date circa 1889

Object nametelescope, astronomical

Object category2.839

Materialbrass & glass, wood

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