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tripod 12L for Y-level
tripod 12L for Y-level

tripod 12L for Y-level

Datecirca 1902
Inventory Number5161b
ClassificationTripod
Subject
    Maker C. L. Berger & Sons fl. 1898 - 1960s
    Cultural Region
      Place of Origin
        Dimensions146 cm (57 1/2 in.)
        Material
          DescriptionA wooden tripod with split legs, metal fittings, and steel-capped tapered feet. A leather strap is for storage purposes. "L S S 12 L" is imprinted on top of one of the legs.
          Signedunsigned
          ProvenanceFrom the Department of Engineering, Harvard University.
          Historical AttributesThe "LSS" mark indicates it was used by the people of the Lawrence Scientific Shool, which later became Harvard University's engineering deparment and shool of applied science.
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