Iron Divider

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Iron Divider

Description

Iron Divider (Wing Caliper). Straight legged caliper-like object which is collapsible.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

18.6 cm

Dimension Description

Maximum width when open

Width

8.8 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good