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dividers

Date1900-1930
Inventory Number1997-1-1865
ClassificationDividers
Subject
    Maker French
    Cultural Region
      Dimensions17.9 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm (7 1/16 x 1/2 x 7/16 in.)
      Material
        DescriptionBrass dividers with steel points. Corrosion due to marine use.
        Signednear hinge: MADE / IN / FRANCE
        Curatorial RemarksFound in a box with a nautical course corrector (5256).
        brass and steel dividers
        brass and steel dividers
        French
        Date: 1600-1650
        Object number: DW0724
        large steel screw dividers
        large steel screw dividers
        German
        Date: circa 1550
        Accessories: Screw bar and fastening nuts attachments in box. Appears to be complete.
        Object number: DW0730
        dividers
        dividers
        Georg F. Brander
        Date: circa 1780
        Object number: DW0364
        bow dividers
        bow dividers
        German
        Date: early 17th Century
        Object number: DW0718
        silver dividers with reversible points
        silver dividers with reversible points
        English
        Date: 1800-1830
        Accessories: original dark red leather case; silver point cover/protector
        Object number: DW0458
        dividers
        dividers
        Date: 1575-1650
        Object number: DW0720
        brass dividers
        brass dividers
        American
        Date: 1915
        Object number: 1997-1-1743
        steel dividers and calipers with various attachments
        steel dividers and calipers with various attachments
        German
        Date: circa 1550
        Accessories: 3/16 in. drill bit secured to one arm and one pivoted brace
        Object number: DW0728
        steel dividers
        steel dividers
        P. S.
        Date: 1600-1700
        Object number: DW0721
        dividers / calipers
        dividers / calipers
        American
        Date: circa 1917
        Object number: 2004-1-0401
        divider
        divider
        Object number: 2014-1-0125
        bow compass with steel caliper points
        bow compass with steel caliper points
        French
        Date: late 17th Century
        Accessories: none
        Object number: DW0727