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1932.89.214.32

Pair of metalworker's iron hinged compasses, or dividers [SM (Verve) 16/09/2014]

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1932.89.214.32

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of metalworker's iron hinged compasses, or dividers [SM (Verve) 16/09/2014]
Long description
Pair of metalworker's iron hinged compasses, or dividers. The two tapering, pointed arms are joined at the top. One arm has two small circular holes on one side and one larger one on the other side. [SM (Verve) 16/09/2014]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Perforated, Process Riveted
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.89.214.32 Other numbers: 168? 186? 195?

Search terms: Measurement, Tool, Metallurgy, Compass

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