The preparation & mounting of microscopic objectsHardwicke, 1863 |
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... coloured . ALF - HOURS WITH THE MICROSCOPE . HAL A Popular Guide to the Use of the Microscope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction . With Drawings of 250 objects from Nature , by TUFFEN WEST . By E. LANKESTER , M.D. F.R.S. Contents ...
... coloured . ALF - HOURS WITH THE MICROSCOPE . HAL A Popular Guide to the Use of the Microscope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction . With Drawings of 250 objects from Nature , by TUFFEN WEST . By E. LANKESTER , M.D. F.R.S. Contents ...
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... colours . How to use these will be described in another place . It is very probable that a beginner would ask his friend what kind of slides he would advise him to use . Almost all those made of wood are liable to warp more or less ...
... colours . How to use these will be described in another place . It is very probable that a beginner would ask his friend what kind of slides he would advise him to use . Almost all those made of wood are liable to warp more or less ...
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... coloured rings , the appearance of finish is perfect . The trouble is much less than with most of the other methods , and the illumination of the object very slightly interfered with . To varnish the edges of these covers , make circles ...
... coloured rings , the appearance of finish is perfect . The trouble is much less than with most of the other methods , and the illumination of the object very slightly interfered with . To varnish the edges of these covers , make circles ...
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... coloured ring upon them , extending partly on the cover and partly on the slide , hiding the junction of the two . The medium used in ... colour by employing different C kinds of sealing - wax ; but is very liable OF MICROSCOPIC OBJECTS . 17.
... coloured ring upon them , extending partly on the cover and partly on the slide , hiding the junction of the two . The medium used in ... colour by employing different C kinds of sealing - wax ; but is very liable OF MICROSCOPIC OBJECTS . 17.
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... colours and designs ; but the most simple are quite as good , and very readily procured . Take a sheet of thin writing paper and brush over one side a strong solution of gum , with the addition of a few drops of glycerine as above re ...
... colours and designs ; but the most simple are quite as good , and very readily procured . Take a sheet of thin writing paper and brush over one side a strong solution of gum , with the addition of a few drops of glycerine as above re ...
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