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Description: RCA Model EMT3 desktop electron microscope unit with electron gun, stage, electron optics and screen. ca. 1950. Manufactured by the Radio Company of America. Made in Camden, NJ. Large u-shaped unit is attached to a triangular shaped base; attached to front of unit is a platform with a rectangular screen and a vertical metal support; large aluminum cylinder is attached to support and has various rounds metal knobs and two key-shaped metal knobs at top; attached to top of aluminum cylinder is a large brass sphere; a large fabric coated hose attaches to back of dome and has a rubber coated gun like attachment (electron gun); one black rubber coated power cord and one fabric coated data cord are attached to back of u-shaped unit; a metal toggle switch is also on back of unit; plaque on back identifies maker, model, serial number
Title: RCA Model EMT3 Desktop Electron Microscope
Credit: Science History Institute, Gregory Tobias
Author: Gregory Tobias
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