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Scale Ruler, by Heath, Devonport, 19th Century

Inventory Number 49524


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49524

Item type
Object
Provenance
Pres. by David Sturdy Esq. Formerly belonging to Rev. Charles Overy
Primary inscriptions
"HEATH OPTICIAN DEVONPORT"
Physical material
Bone
Object type
Ruler
Dimensions
Width: 327mm Depth: 26mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
49524
Accession Number
1994-24

Description

12 1/2 inch rule by Heath, Devonport, c.1830, divided in half inches subdivided to 20ths and 24ths of an inch and quarter inches subdivided to 40ths and 48ths; formerly belonging to Rev. Charles Overy