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Microscopes.

The microscope was designed and constructed by Gordon H. Scott in the Department of Anatomy, 1935-1936. It is alleged to be the first electron microscope used in biological investigation in the United States. It is more correctly identified as an emission microscope, that is, the specimen observed emits the elections (unlike more modern devises that operate on the transmission of electrons through the specimens.) The original auxiliary equipment used to operate the microscope, including the electrical power source and original metal base, have not been retained with the principal artifact. The microscope itself consists of a connected group of brass tubes and coils mounted on a wood base, total dimensions 21 x 37 inches. The microscope is contained within a glass display case, total dimensions 28 x 39 x 13 inches. The display case was prepared by Roy R. Peterson, professor of anatomy, and mounted in 1964. Photographs of the second electron microscope built at the Medical School are available as VC198022 and VC198023.

Monocular microscope with freestanding condenser. Brass. Includes wood case with additional lenses and accessories. Engraved “Plössl in Wien” [Simon Plössl of Vienna]. Instrument used by professor of physiology and pathology Gustav Baumgarten (1837-1910). Accession 1981-005.

Engraved “Powell & Lealand, 4 Seymour Place, Euston Square, London.” Brass. Accession 1997-027. Gift of Samuel D. Spivack,MD 1962, and Karen C. Burrill, MD 1964, in honor of Sydney E. Salmon, MD 1962.

Engraved “Powell & Lealand, 170 Euston Road, London.” Brass. Accession 1997-027. Gift of Samuel D. Spivack,MD 1962, and Karen C. Burrill, MD 1964, in honor of Sydney E. Salmon, MD 1962.

Engraved “Smith & Beck, 6 Coleman Str. London,” numbered “256.” Brass. Accession 1997-027. Gift of Samuel D. Spivack,MD 1962, and Karen C. Burrill, MD 1964, in honor of Sydney E. Salmon, MD 1962.

Engraved “C. Collins, Optician, 157, Gt. Portland Str., London.”  Brass. Accession 1997-027. Gift of Samuel D. Spivack,MD 1962, and Karen C. Burrill, MD 1964, in honor of Sydney E. Salmon, MD 1962.

Engraved “Dollond, London.” Brass, with assorted accessories in wooden case. Accession 1997-027. Gift of Samuel D. Spivack,MD 1962, and Karen C. Burrill, MD 1964, in honor of Sydney E. Salmon, MD 1962.

Trade card in case reads “Thos. Blunt, Mathematical Instrument Maker to his Majesty, No. 22 Cornhill, London.” Brass with mahogany base. Includes pyramidal wood case with accessories. Accession 1997-027. Gift of Samuel D. Spivack,MD 1962, and Karen C. Burrill, MD 1964, in honor of Sydney E. Salmon, MD 1962.

Engraved “J. Swift & Son, London.” Brass. Accession 1997-027. Gift of Samuel D. Spivack,MD 1962, and Karen C. Burrill, MD 1964, in honor of Sydney E. Salmon, MD 1962.

Trademark reads “J. Swift & Sons, University Optical Works, 81 Tottenham Court Road, London.” Brass ring stand, adjustable burner with glass chimney, and adjustable porcelain shade. Accession 1997-027. Gift of Samuel D. Spivack,MD 1962, and Karen C. Burrill, MD 1964, in honor of Sydney E. Salmon, MD 1962.

Printed label in case reads “Jacob Blattner, Optician, No. 220 N. 4th Street, St. Louis.” Brass with adjustable mirror. Accession 2005-040.

Kueffel & Esser Company, Germany, model number 4238. Accession 2005-049.

Carl Zeiss, Jena. Accession 2005-049.

C.A. Hausser & Son, [Philadelphia.] Includes counting chamber, four dilution pipettes, and two vials with case, Set is lacking original rubber tubing. Case also includes U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Standards certificate, test date August 30, 1927; Arthur H. Thomas Company catalog of haemacytometer sets and accessories; and counting chamber and dilution pipette directions. Accession 2005-049.

Franz Schmidt & Haensch, Berlin. No. 9233. Brass and cast metal. Includes one glass polarimeter tube. This polarimeter was used by the Gerty and Carl Cori in their scientific investigations. Accession 2006-017.

No markings. Brass with cast iron base. Includes wood case with one removable eyepiece, in brass tube marked “¼.” Accession 2006-029.

Bausch & Lomb microscope. Lens set made by Spencer Lens Company, Buffalo, N.Y. Brass enameled base. Includes wood case. Accession 2008-009.

Wood and plastic. Framed, in display box with dimensions 25 x 3 ½ x 13 inches. Accession 2010-016.

Manufactured by Heidenwolf in Austria.  Metal and glass, stored in leather case. Accession 2010-016.