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Binoculars used by balloonist T.S.C. Lowe during the Civil War

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous Physical Description Black metal field glasses, double telescope; 10 inches high x 4 inches wide. Dimensions Approximate: 5.4 x 25.4 x 11.75cm (2 1/8in. x 10in. x 4 5/8in.)
 Materials Steel, Skin, Brass, Glass
 Inventory Number A19310041000 Credit Line Donated by the Heirs of Thaddeus C. Lowe Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Open Access (CCO)
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