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Subiaco Museum > Records

TOOL: CALIPERS, SEDGWICK

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Sedgwick Family Collection

Overview

Metal calipers.

Historical information

Likely used by Alexander Douglas Sedgwick in his shed at 50 Bedford Street, Subiaco.
Used to measure in saddlemaking and leatherworking.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2023.528.4

Item type

Material

Keywords

SEDGWICK, Alexander Douglas

BEDFORD Avenue [50], Subiaco

Statement of significance

An example of old saddlers and leatherworking tools.

Subiaco Museum

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