measuring machine, photographic plate
Shallow wooden box containing instrument, inscription in lid: "Presented by Mrs Franklin-Davidson, 1916 June 10, Inv = p77, Letter E2". Trade card in lid: "Made by W.F. Stanley, 13 Railway Approach, London Bridge, SE".
Measuring instrument in 2 main parts, which slide together at right angles. Measuring scales on side. Inscription on instrument: "Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London". Two small metal fixings, two small pieces of glass, one with measuring scales printed on one side.
Measuring instrument in 2 main parts, which slide together at right angles. Measuring scales on side. Inscription on instrument: "Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London". Two small metal fixings, two small pieces of glass, one with measuring scales printed on one side.
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA0689 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | measuring machine, photographic plate |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | W. F. Stanley & Co Ltd |
Date made: | Unknown |
People: | Royal Greenwich Observatory |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 49 mm x 493 mm x 245 mm |
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