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History of Science Museum

Linen Tester

Inventory Number 11209


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11209

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Mr A.C. Hyde Parker
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 25mm Width: 20mm Depth: 31mm Weight: 15g
Inventory No
11209
Accession Number
1964-123

Description

Copper alloy coloured linen tester with a hinged lower metal foot and upper magnifying glass set in a square metal plate. The lower foot has a rectangular hole cut into it, and the upper magnifying glass is circular. The linen tester can be folded down into a cuboid.