Old World Christmas #36242 Glass Blown Ornaments, Microscope 4.75"

This detailed, hand-made ornament is sure to bring joy this holiday season! Key Product Features Hand crafted in age-old tradition with techniques that originated in the 1800sMolten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved moldsOrnaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creationsTraditionally designed, hand-crafted ornamentsOrnament Dimensions in Inches: 4. 75 X 2. 25 X 1.5The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses as they were originally used to study small bugs. The first microscope was invented by Hans and Zacharius Jansen in the 1600s and has gone through numerous improvements over the centuries. Today, we can see an entire universe of minute organisms, thanks to this ingenious device. This ornament is a great gift choice for all of the scientists in your life, be they professional or hobbyist!