Object number
88/14
Description
A pair of wing compasses, also known as dividers.
A pair of wing compasses, also known as dividers. The two legs are hinged at the top and have pointed ends. They are adjusted by means of a thumbscrew.
Physical description
1 compass: wood; metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: COMPASS // Accession number: 88/14 // … // Recorder: J.M.B. // Date: 9.11.88 // Description: Wing compass or dividers. Two legs hinged at the top and pointed at the ends. Adjustment by means of a thumbscrew acting on a quarter circle of steel strip which is fixed to one of the legs. // Dimensions: Length: 16.5 cm Width: 6.0 cm // Associated information: No other information // References: MERL 5850 ‘Dictionary of Tools’ by R. A. Salaman p.155’
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