Name/Title
Surveying Transit with Tripod and CaseEntry/Object ID
81.103.7a-cDescription
Surveying equipment. Brass surveyor's transit with wooden tripod and wooden case. Sold by McAllister & Brothers, Philadelphia.Context
A transit level is an optical instrument, or a telescope, complete with a built-in spirit level that is mounted on a tripod. Transit levels are used mainly for surveying and construction, but they can be used to determine the relative position of lines and objects as well.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumMade/Created
Manufacturer
McAllister & BrothersDate made
1865Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
City
PhiladelphiaState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
81.103.7.a-cParts
Count
3Parts
1 transit (81.103.7a), 1 tripod (81.103.7b), 1 case (81.103.7c)Material
Wood, Brass, Glass