Draughting scale. For other associated objects see 1971.30.12 .1-.7 [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]

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 1/8:3/8 scale conversion. Engraved with 'ELLIOTT . LONDON .', as well as measuring scales. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/6/2018]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; 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: 1971.30.12.6