1959.79

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brass%20outside%20calipers

brass%20outside%20calipers

Details

ID Number

1959.79

Category

T&E For Science & Technology

Sub-category

weights and measures T&E

Item Type

outside

Item Name

calipers

Materials

METAL, BRASS

Description

Screw adjustment, .25" to 1.375"; scissor grip handles; screw pivot

History

While calipers are generally classified as metal working tools, they are also used by the wood turner, pattern maker and sculptor in wood for measuring thickness. They are made of both metal and wood.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Manufacturing subject

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