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Print (Engraving) Surveying Instruments from Rees Encyclopedia, Philadelphia, U.S.A., Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 13980


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13980

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Dr. R.E.W. Maddison.
Primary inscriptions
Surveying. Plate I & VI. Protrator. American Level. Huygen's Level. Watering Level. Desagulier's Level. Convergence of Meridians.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 275mm Width: 217mm
Inventory No
13980

Description

Diagrams and instruments for surveying from the American edition of "The cyclopædia, or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature by Abraham Rees; with the assistance of eminent professional gentlemen."