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136 Aulacodiscus Oreganus-18 rays

Lantern Slide

A lantern slide depcting a seemingly zoomed in circular object, possibly a type of algae, with thicker details around the edges and more intricate details inside it


Object details

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Object type
Title136 Aulacodiscus Oreganus-18 rays
Materials and techniques
Lantern slide
Brief description
Lantern slide depcting a zoomed in circular object with thinly drawn details inside it
Physical description
A lantern slide depcting a seemingly zoomed in circular object, possibly a type of algae, with thicker details around the edges and more intricate details inside it
Marks and inscriptions
Inscription on slide reads '136 Aulacodiscus Oreganus-18 rays' (136 Aulacodiscus Oreganus seems to refer to a type of diatom, or algae)
Credit line
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund
Other number
7981, 7983, 7983, 7984 - RPS identifier - alternative
Collection
Accession number
RPS.2411-2018

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Record createdJanuary 25, 2019
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