box of parts
Date: mid 19th-late 20th Century
Inventory Number: 1997-1-1727
Classification: Metal fittings
Subject:
Maker: (box) Keuffel & Esser Company (1867 - 1987)
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
Overall - Storage: 4 x 12.8 x 12.7 cm (1 9/16 x 5 1/16 x 5 in.)
Accessories: twelve rods with two bolts and one washer; three plates
Description:
A collection of metal fittings, possibly used with surveying equipment, stored in a square cardboard box with fitted lid and lined with foam padding. The box is made by Keuffel & Esser Co. The box is covered in dark green linen with a paper label on one end.
The fittings consist of twelve brass rods, threaded at both ends, two bolts, one washer and three circular dark metal plates or disks. It is unknown whether these are intended to be part of a single instrument or are various pieces of a general purpose.
The fittings consist of twelve brass rods, threaded at both ends, two bolts, one washer and three circular dark metal plates or disks. It is unknown whether these are intended to be part of a single instrument or are various pieces of a general purpose.
Signedlabel on box: K + E / 6271T / VERNIER TARGET / FOR ROD No. 6271R / VERNIER RODS TO 1/64TH INCH / MADE IN U.S.A. TRADE MARKS.
FunctionIf parts were originally from this box, they are for surveying equipment. (a vernier target).
Curatorial RemarksParts stored in box for K & E Vernier Target 6271T with receipt for 5713 PD Abney level, 6271 Rod, 6271T Target.