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Straight, square sectioned measuring rod - English

Inventory Number 15169


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15169

Item type
Object
Physical material
Wood
copper alloy
Dimensions
Height: 1005mm Width: 14mm Depth: 14mm Weight: 0.15kg
Inventory No
15169

Description

English, unsigned two colour (light and dark) wooden measuring rod with copper alloy encased ends. The rod is straight and square sectioned, it resembles a gauging rod. The two opposite sides are divided into 100cms (not sub-divided) and numbered 5 10 5 20 5 30 etc. (the final division and no.100 is marked on the brass ends). The other two opposite sides are blank.