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On Display: House - Memorial Library
Ruler (Folding rule or ruler)
1775-1830
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1964.1198
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1198
Object Name
Ruler (Folding rule or ruler)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as probably England by a previous cataloguer [Lorena Baines 2008].
Date
1775-1830
Subject(s)
- Science
Materials
- Brass
- Iron
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.614 (W) x 0.079 (D) x 12.48 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.1 (W) x 0.2 (D) x 31.7 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are given for the ruler in the folded position.