Pair of iron callipers

People:

Unknown, United States, early 19th century (blacksmith)

Title:

Pair of iron callipers

Date:

ca. 1800-1820

Form:
artefacts

Quantity / Object type:
1 instrument(s)

Technique and media:

Iron

Dimensions:

artefact: 15.1 x 49.9 x 2 cm (5 15/16 x 19 5/8 x 13/16 in.)

Reference number:

DR1988:0292

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- This large pair of iron callipers has some rust throughout. The two outside legs curve inwards, while the centre leg has two prongs which curve out at the end. The centre leg continues up past the joint to form a handle.

Inscription:

uninscribed - object uninscribed

Subject:

architecture

Subject Descriptive Terms:

calipers

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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