- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Draughting scale. For other associated objects see 1971.30.12 .1-.7 [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
- Long description
- Scale ruler, made from ivory, with a 10:50 scale conversion. Engraved with 'ELLIOTT . LONDON .', as well as measuring scales. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
- Geographical reference
- England London
- Cultural groups
- English
- Person
- Maker Elliot Bros., London
- Field collector Unknown Collector
- PRM source Michael Augustus Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers
- PRM source George Anthony Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers
- Date / Period
- Date made: 1820-1900
- Date collected
- By 1900
- Acquisition information
- Loaned: 1971
- Materials and processes
- Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Process Incised
- Dimensions
- Length x Width x Height: max 50 x 28 x 4 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1971.30.12.2
Search terms: Tool, Measurement, Scientific Apparatus, Box, Scales Balance, Measuring Device
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