metal part
Datelate 19th-early 20th Century
Inventory Number1997-1-0056
ClassificationMetal fittings
Subject
Maker
American
?
Cultural Region
Dimensions22.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm (8 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Material
DescriptionA brass stand of unknown purpose. The stand consists of a ring supported on three ball feet, with a rectangular bracket attached to the ring. The bracket supports a second ring parallel to and above the first, and on the top face, a pair of knurled edge adjustment knobs and a center spindle.
The top ring appears to be height adjustable; both rings have several balls mounted along the inside edge.
The top ring appears to be height adjustable; both rings have several balls mounted along the inside edge.
Signedunsigned
Curatorial Remarks1997-1-0052 through 1997-1-0057 found together.
FunctionUnkown.
American
Date: mid 20th-late 20th Century
Object number: 1997-1-0039a
American
Date: mid 20th-late 20th Century
Accessories: has ruler markings on it, and on the sliding part (which is pulled by a pulley-rope system)
Object number: 1997-1-0039b
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