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Binoculars used by balloonist T.S.C. Lowe during the Civil War
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
United States of America
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Black metal field glasses, double telescope; 10 inches high x 4 inches wide.
Approximate: 5.4 x 25.4 x 11.75cm (2 1/8in. x 10in. x 4 5/8in.)
Steel, Skin, Brass, Glass
A19310041000
Donated by the Heirs of Thaddeus C. Lowe
National Air and Space Museum
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