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Adam Watson's (Leitz) Binoculars in carrying case

Accession Number

1704.2023.1

Object Name

Adam Watson's (Leitz) Binoculars in carrying case

Created

12/01/2023

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

12/01/2023

Brief Description

Leitz binoculars in carrying case.

Materials

leather,glass, metal

Dimensions

14.5(H) x12(W) x 5(D) cms

Number Of Objects

2

Inscription Description

"81204" "LEITZ WETZLAR"

Colour

black

Maker

Leitz

Provenance

‘Mr Cairngorms’ is the title often given to Adam Watson(1930-2019) ecologist, mountaineer, author and well kent figure in his native Deeside.
As a qualified zoologist he bacame fascinated by the high mountain birds of the Cairngorms, particularly the Ptarmigan which he studied for most of his life.
No doubt, Adam’s binoculars, which we have here in the collection, were used to spy ptarmigan on many an occasion.
They were kindly donated by his daughter, Jenny - many thanks.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Jenny Watson

Acquisition Date

12/01/2023

Condition Check Date

12/01/2023

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

12/01/2023

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