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Object number
A-382
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Classification
Drawing Tool
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Object name
Ellipsograph
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Creator
Unidentified
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Description
Trammel with 2 adjustable heads carrying steel wheels. Adjustable spring loaded holder for pencil leads. Cross-shaped base has guides for the wheels and steel pins to grab the paper. Used to draw ellipses. Inside a modern fitted case. Case has space for one additional piece (missing). This ellipsograph (A-382) consists of multiple parts, located on shelves 15a/2 and 25/3.
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Inscription/Sig.
None.
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Period
mid 19th century
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Material
brass, steel
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Place Of Prod.
[France]
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Dimensions
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20.2 |
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5 |
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0.8 |
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