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Surveyor's drawing instruments
Overview
Seven drawing instruments with tubes for pencil leads, set in recesses in black velvet-lined case. Sides of case fold inward and latch with press stud.
Historical information
Acquired via Lew Whiteman's bequest.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-102-1998.570a-j
Item type
Tools
Material
Cloth
Metal
Velvet
Inscriptions and markings
[GERMANY] on several instruments.
Contextual information
When surveyors were out in the field, they needed a compact set ofdrawing instruments to illustrate the space they were assessing. This set includes several compasses, allowing a surveyor to mark out accurate distances. The tiny metal cannisters contain spare lead points.
Last modified
Wednesday, 21 February, 2024
