LEVELLING STAFF
H1988.333
Former Kalgoorlie Mining Associates property. Rectangular: 3 sides wooden, face has metal rule calibrated in imperial measure. There are 3 rules of graduating sizes from the large outer rule to the smallest inner rule. They fold like a telescope in order to be carried around. When extended together reach 16 feet. Has red 9 or 6 painted on back of instrument. 16 foot capacity indicates it is a terrestrial rather than underground instrument. Levelling staffs are used by surveyors to guide their sight level as surveying instruments sight on level line. Dictionary of British Scientific Instruments; "A staff, generally of telescopic construction, marked with divisions representing vertical heights used for surveying purposes."
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.333 |
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| Accession Date: | 2 Aug 1989 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | Wood, metal (brass?), paint |
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| Metal |
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| Wood |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 90mm |
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| width | 55mm |
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| height | 1920mm |
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