Boxwood scale with 37 different countries and towns' comparative measurement of the foot
- Made:
- 1800-1805
Boxwood scale giving comparative measurement of the foot of 37 different countries and towns on one side and ells etc. on the other, c.1800
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1954-410
- Measurements:
-
overall: 4 x 465 x 46 mm
- type:
- conversion rule
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum (Gabb Collection)
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