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American

Set of Mechanical Drawing Instruments, mid 1800s

Description

Maker

Culture

American

Title

Set of Mechanical Drawing Instruments

Year

mid 1800s

Medium

wood; silver

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • wood,
  • silver,
  • AR

Dimensions

22.2 cm (8 13/16 inches) (length) box

Type

  • Decorative Arts,
  • Tools

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Adelaide F. Horton

Object Number

35.782

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

The Far Traveler

June 29 - September 3, 2000

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