Tool (for metals) (Calipers)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1875-1925

  • Materials:

    Iron

  • Techniques:

    Cast

  • Museum Object Number:

    1968.0290.028


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1968.0290.028

Object Name

Tool (for metals) (Calipers)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company (Maker)

Place of Origin

Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America

Date

1875-1925

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark ; Side of arm; "Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co. / Providence R.I. U.S.A." stamped incuse.
2. Mark ; Side of arm; "B.S" over an L-shaped form with "TRADE MARK" stamped incuse beneath.
3. Mark; Side of arm; "822" stamped incuse.

Materials

Iron

Techniques

Cast

Dimensions (inches)

3.346 (L) , 1.575 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.5 (L) , 4 (W)

Object Description

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