Phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills

Made:: 1895-1905 in United Kingdom

designer:: Edmund James Mills

Phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905. Plus height adjustable swivel stand on Museum base, tripod legs and 12 photographic plate plate holders (dark slides).

Details

Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1917-113

type:: phototheodolite

credit:: J.C. Stevens (Auction Sales)

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Tripod for phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905

Three tripod leg components for photo-theodolite designed by Prof. E. J. Mills, 1895-1905.

Measurements:: overall: 59 mm x 520 mm x 60 mm, .935kg

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy) , oak (wood) and paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 1917-113 Pt1

type:: instrument component , tripod - stand and phototheodolite

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Photographic plates for Phototheodolite, 1895-1905

Selection of 12 photographic plate holders (dark slides) for the photo-theodolite designed by Prof. E. J. Mills, 1895-1905. Each plate frame is numbered (1-12).