Chain, Surveyor's
- Object Name:
- Chain, Surveyor's
- Object ID:
- 1992.040.03
- Date:
- circa 1750
- Description:
- Chain, surveying. Used by Samuel Lane (1718-1806) of Stratham, NH. Iron Gunter's chain consisting of 50 links, each 7" long, joined by 0.5" diam. rings. 3" diameter handles. Brass marker attached to center of chain.
- Material:
- Metal
Iron
Brass - Provenance:
- Used by Samuel Lane (1718-1806) of Stratham, NH, a tanner, shoemaker, and surveyor by trade. His papers, including diary, are at NHHS. His surveying equipment (1992.040), drafting tools (1992.066), globe (1925.010.02), and leather money pouches (1994.510.02-.03) are also at NHHS.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of John W. Lane
- People:
- Halsy, Joseph, Lane, Samuel (1718-1806)
- Subjects:
- Surveying, Surveyors, Surveying equipment, Surveying instruments
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