Inside Caliper

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Inside Caliper

Entry/Object ID

2011.206.29

Description

A pair of small metal rods that taper outwards slightly at the bottom. The rods are held together at the top by a joint, which is inside another curved piece of metal. There is a screw mechanism attached to both rods that open and closes the caliper.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Caliper, Inside

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Caliper

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Width

2-7/8 in

Length

5-1/4 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair