drawing instruments
Drawing instruments belonging to Arctic explorer, Admiral Sir George Back (1796-1878) presented to him by Princess, later Queen Victoria. Tortoiseshell instrument case, silver mounted, fastened with two swivelling hooks. Lined with red velvet. Contains dividers, ruling pen and ruler. On a silver plate on the lid 'Capt. Back RN 24th Novre 32, Victoria'.
Object Details
| ID: | TOA0001 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Testing, measuring and design instruments |
| Type: | drawing instruments |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | G. & C. Dixey, G & C Dixey |
| Date made: | 1832 |
| People: | Back, George |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 104 x 20 x 12 mm |
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