Drafting Caliper

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Drafting Caliper

Entry/Object ID

2011.206.5

Description

A pair of squared, curved metal rods that taper, one towards a sharp point at the bottom, and the other towards a small, curved 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 the tape

Transcription

7

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Caliper

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

7

Dimensions

Width

3-5/8 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair