View of a Prism, compound mounted on a stand

Prism, Compound Mounted - Possibly procured in 1829.  This is a prism composed of parallel strata of difference materials which exhibits their different refractive and dispersive powers., Credit Line: U.S. Military Academy, courtesy of AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives
Abstract/Description: Prism, Compound Mounted - Possibly procured in 1829. This is a prism composed of parallel strata of difference materials which exhibits their different refractive and dispersive powers.
Subject(s): Equipment and supplies
Instruments
West Point (N.Y.)
United States Military Academy
Credit Line: U.S. Military Academy, courtesy of AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives
Catalog ID: US Military Academy F14