Semi-circular brass protractor by Heath and Wing

SMG00031940

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Semi-circular brass protractor by Heath and Wing, 3 3/4" diameter, mid 18th century.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1917-85
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 96 mm x 49 mm, 0.016 kg
type:
drawing instruments and semi-circular protractors
credit:
Thomas H. Court