- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Jonathan Sisson
- Object type
- Protractor
- Inventory No
- 48965
Description
With index arm carrying radial verniers; in fishskin-covered case.
Unusual for the amount of decoration, the signature in capitals, and the accompanying 'I S S' with sun symbol (of unknown meaning, unless it represents Sisson's own name).
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