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Microscope Museum Collection of antique microscopes and other
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Micro-projector by Flatters &
Garnett
Micro-projector made by Flatters & Garnett, probably dated
from the mid-20th century. The instrument contains a plate with
the indications “PRECISION MICRO-PROJECTOR”, the serial number 2207, and
“MADE BY FLATTERS & GARNETT LTD., MANCHESTER, ENGLAND”. This device was
described in a 1963 catalogue of the firm as a micro-projector for “General
Certificate Biology” (Figure 1). Abraham Flatters and Charles Garnett
established their company in 1901 to supply microscopical equipment. The
first location of the company was as a chemist shop at 46 Deansgate,
Manchester, displaying the microscope and lantern slides made by Flatters. By
1906, the company sold the chemists on Deansgate and moved to 32 Dover
Street, near the University and opposite the Manchester High School for
Girls. In 1909, a serious rift developed between Flatters and the other
directors. The Garnetts agreed to buy out his share
and Flatters set up a business with some other members of the staff under the
name of Flatters, Milbourne and McKechnie. In 1913,
Flatters and Garnett Ltd moved to larger premises at 309 Oxford Road,
opposite the University. Flatters & Garnett Ltd expanded its business
steadily during the 1920s, increasing their range. In 1932, the firm acquired
a large Victorian house on Wynnstay Grove in Fallowfield where it moved the
microslide, specimen, photographic and chemical departments. In 1950, the
company introduced the Mikrops industrial
projector. This replaced the microscope for routine examination in many
laboratories. Due to financial problems, the company went into liquidation in
1967.
Figure 1. Micro-projector for the “General Certificate Biology” made by
Flatters & Garnett, as featured in a 1963 catalogue of the firm. |
