The Use of the Astrolabe
- Made:
- 1959 in South Kensington
Painting, poster and watercolour on paper stuck on blockboard, The Use of the Astrolabe, by SM Durban, [1959]. 52.5x42.5cm. signed blc. A night scene, a man looking along an astrolabe; another instrument hangs on the wall [actual museum instrument; has slothead screw as pin]. Science Museum Design Studio, possibly part of gallery proposal
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1959-271/3
- type:
- painting
- taxonomy:
-
- furnishing and equipment
- measuring device - instrument
- credit:
- Science Museum Drawing Office
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