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

Inventory Number 13985


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13985

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Dr. R.E.W. Maddison.
Primary inscriptions
Surveying. Plate IV. Foot Level. Guaging Rod. Artillery FootLevel. Artificer's Level. Gunner's Level. Mercurial Level. Plumb Level. Lettering: C.G.C
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 275mm Width: 217mm
Inventory No
13985

Description

Engravings of surveying instruments 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."