Engineering, Folding Ruler; J. Rabone & Sons; ?; RX.1998.15.1

Engineering, Folding Ruler; J. Rabone & Sons; ?; RX.1998.15.1
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Teviot District Museum

Name/Title

Engineering, Folding Ruler

About this object

A folding wooden ruler with brass hinges used by Chas Nicholson while working on the dredges in the 1900's. This items was donated by Mr Bert Churchill of Cooma, Australia.

Maker

J. Rabone & Sons

Maker Role

Maker

Date Made

?

Period

unknown

Place Made

Europe, United Kingdom, England, West Midlands, Birmingham

Medium and Materials

processed material, metal, alloy, copper alloy, brass
organic, vegetal, wood

Inscription and Marks

measurements in inches

J. RABONE & SONS
BIRMINGHAM

Measurements

l 305mm x 25mm x 5mm
wt 61g

Object Type

equipment

Object number

RX.1998.15.1

Rights

All rights reserved

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Teviot District Museum   Teviot District Museum
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Engineering
Gold Era

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