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Composite lenses and precision manufacturing brought microscopes to the forefront of science in the nineteenth century. One of the finest microscopes was the Grand van Heurck model, made to the specifications of the famous Belgian microscopist Dr. Henri van Heurck (1838-1909). All objects are courtesy of Mark McElyea. “Curiosity & Discovery: Antique Scientific Instruments” is on display, post-security in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and online at: https://bit.ly/AntiqueScientificInstruments This image was posted on May 04, 2022.