Caliper

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Caliper

Entry/Object ID

2011.206.4

Description

A pair of squared, curved metal rods that taper towards a point at the bottom. The rods are held together at the top by a joint that opens and closes the rods.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

On one of the rods, near the joint (in dots)

Transcription

J D

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Caliper

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Width

6-1/4 in

Length

8-3/8 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair