Ross Prismatic Binoculars
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| Ross prismatic binoculars from Festival of Britain | |
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| Manufacturer | (unknown) |
| Production years | 1951 |
| Production location | (unknown) |
Ross prismatic binoculars from Festival of Britain, 1951
Ross of London were makers of high-quality optical instruments and cameras. These binoculars, sectioned to show internal construction, were displayed at the South Bank Exhibition of the Festival of Britain, 1951.
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Binoculars use an arrangement of lenses and prisms to make objects far away appear closer.
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[edit] In the Science Museum
Source: G A Read Inv. No: 1986-98
This object is currently on display in the Dan Dare & the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, London.