A Cox Nailstick

Made:
1920-1950
A Cox Nailstick

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A Cox Nailstick, possibly used for testing threading/wiring ability or general manual dexterity. (BPS Inv. No. 0115)

Details

Category:
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
Object Number:
1994-1255/37
type:
manual dexterity test

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