RULING TOOL, in box

H1997.117.1-2

(.1) Brass ruler, with a central bar and two rulers at each end (to roll along paper). There is a small knob for lifting the ruler at one end. On the reverse side the words 'STATE TENDER BOARD/ EEWO' are scratched.
(.2) Wooden box, is not the original box for the tool. Label on the lid reads 'Walkers Limited/ Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive/ Model. GH. 700V.' Inside the box and lid, there are three small cotton covered wooden slats, to rest the ruler.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1997.117.1-2
Accession Date: 3 Apr 1997
Acquisition Year: 1997
Credit: Department of Contract & Management Services

Material

Brass/Metal(.1) - Ruling tool
Wood(.2) - Box
Cotton/Textile(.2) - Box
Brass/Metal(.2) - Box
Metal(.2) - Box
Paper(.2) - Box
Ink/Unclassified(.2) - Box

Measurement

length465mm
width60mm
length490mm
width85mm
depth5cm

 


 

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