Semi-circular protractor by Henry Sutton

Made:
1655 in London
maker:
Henry Sutton
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Brass semi-circular protractor, 2" radius, with rectangular base carrying diagonal scale, engraved "H. Sutton fecit 1655"

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1953-258
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 148 mm x 109 mm, .042 kg
type:
drawing instruments, semi-circular protractors and diagonal scales
credit:
Harrison, R.