Object number
59/437
Description
These callipers used to measure diameter, radius, or the distance between two points. From a blacksmith at Egham, Surrey.
These callipers, used to measure diameter, radius, or the distance between two points, belonged to a wheelwright. The donor obtained them from a blacksmith at Egham, Surrey. They are made completely of metal, and consist of two curved, hinged arms.
Physical description
1 pair of callipers: metal; good condition
Archival history
The previous Object name on Adlib was 'Callipers, Lancashire type' although there is no indication in the accession files as to where this information came from.
Object name
Material
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3100.tif - High resolution image
