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McDowell Co.

gauge

Description

Maker

McDowell Co. (American, early 20th century), manufacturer

Title

gauge

Year

1889

Medium

  • brass (alloy),
  • wood

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • brass (alloy),
  • wood

Materials

wood, brass (alloy)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Walter M. Saunders, Jr. in memory of Florence Sutcliff Saunders

Object Number

82.126A

Type

  • Tools

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McDowell Co. (American, early 20th century), manufacturer
gauge, 1889
brass (alloy); wood
Gift of Mrs. Walter M. Saunders, Jr. in memory of Florence Sutcliff Saunders 82.126A

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