Cloth microscope prototype SOOC

This is a microscopic magnifier designed for testing linen and counting thread. It is a prototype with the patent number and inventor’s name. It has a switch to turn on two torch light bulbs and was powered by two dry cell batteries, we removed the batteries. Probably 1920’s based on the box work and torch light bulbs. The microscope eyepiece was common from 1850’s on wards. Thread was counted by looking through the eyepiece onto a template with different shapes.

[Frances Claydon]

What an interesting piece of equipment!

[SandraD]

@francesc It's taken many years to understand what this was, thanks to the internet we now know. I appreciate your support Frances, thank you.

[Nick]

Sounds and looks quite intriguing.

[SandraD]

@nickspicsnz Hi Nick, old stuff is really interesting to photograph.

[Jacqueline]

How interesting, great shot

[Fr1da]

Such interesting old machines !

[SandraD]

@jacqbb A very yellow shot
@fr1da Yes, thanks Frida