Pantograph

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Pantograph

Entry/Object ID

3186

Description

Map Drawing Tool. Material: paper, wood, metal. (a) Box lid. Size: 2" W. x 22" L. x 2 1/4" D. Description: gray cardboard container (sides separating) - black print on top: "Pantograph #3186." (b) Box. Size: 2" W. x 22 1/4" L. x 2 1/2" D. Description: gray cardboard box - yellow and black label on one end: "Post's No. The Frederick Post Co. Sale Manufacturers Chicago." (c ) Envelope. Size: 3" W. x 4 1/2"H. Description: brown paper envelope contains silver metal nail. (d) Ruler. Size: 22" L. Description: two wooden slats connected together with silver metal screw - black numerals stamped on one side - holes drilled through wood - black print on one board: "Posts" - white chalk tied to one end - two metal eye hooks at end of board. (e) Ruler. Size: 18 3/4" L. Description: two wooden slats connected together with silver metal screw - black numerals on one side - holes drilled through wood - one metal eye hook at the center of each board.

Context

Used to draw maps.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pantograph

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Drafting

Nomenclature Class

Drafting T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

March 8, 2007

Update Date

November 21, 2024