RULES, Folding (2)
T1977.362.a-b
a) Calliper rule.
Ref. 1975 R.J. Salaman, Dictionary of Tools, 398, 399 fig. 587d.
Various scales: inches, weights of flat iron, copper capacities etc arc hinge (as Salaman fig. 586).
b) 3 ft rule 'V' hinge (Salaman fig. 586) 'BOXWOOD RABONE MADE IN / ENGLAND'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | T1977.362.a-b |
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Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
Credit: | RE Moore |
Material
Ivory/Skeletal | a - Caliper rule |
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Brass/Metal | a - Caliper rule |
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Boxwood/Wood | b - V hinge rule |
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Measurement
length | 620mm |
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length | 917mm |
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