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Calipers, Timber

Object Name:
Calipers, Timber
Object ID:
1986.069.02
Creator:
Haselton, Rufus B. (1828-1879); Haselton, Hermon R. (1856-1939)
Place of Origin:
Contoocook, NH
Date:
1872-1924
Description:
Log calipers. Wood with steel jaws and brass slider. Stamped "R.B. HASELTON. / MAKER. / CONTOOCOOK, N.H." within eagle and "IMPROVED.LOG CALIPERS. / CUBIC MEASURE." Made by Rufus B. Haselton (1828-1879) or Hermon R. Haselton (1856-1939) for measuring volume in cubic feet.
Material:
Wood
Metal
Steel
Brass
Dimensions:
W-22.25 L-48 D-1 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Kenneth D. Roberts
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