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

Inventory Number 13989


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13989

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Dr. R.E.W. Maddison.
Primary inscriptions
Surveying. Dendrometers. Plate VI. Mr Broad's Machine for Measuring Timber. Kneass Sc.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 275mm Width: 213mm
Inventory No
13989

Description

Engravings of surveying instruments and diagrams 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."