drawing instrument sets; dividers (compass)

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Selection of a pair of dividers, 9.65" long (early example) and a pair of compasses 9.85" long (early example)

drawing instrument sets; dividers (compass)

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Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1912-217

Materials:: steel (metal)

Measurements:: overall: 240 mm x 115 mm

type:: drawing instruments

credit:: Mr W.E.Hartley

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