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Tripod

Object Name:
Tripod
Object ID:
1973.063.03
Date:
1800-1850
Description:
Surveyor's tripod. Wooden tripod, stained red, now faded to reddish brown. Narrow legs, tapering toward bottom; each can be locked by wooden thumb screw (two missing). Ball and socket joint at top for mounting equipment; also can be locked in place by five wooden thumb screws.
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
H-51.5 W-5.8 Dia-3 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Harold N. Retter
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