This steel and brass instrument is called a bow divider because the nut on the side may be tightened or loosened to hold the instrument at a desired width. This example is similar to one sold by Keuffel & Esser, although the top of the handle is different. There is no maker's mark.
Reference: Catalogue of Keuffel & Esser Co. , 33rd ed. (New York, 1909), 62.
Date Made: ca 1900
Location: Currently not on view
Subject: MathematicsDrawing Instruments
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Credit Line: Gift of Ruth A. Ming
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1978.2110.12Accession Number: 1978.2110Catalog Number: 336738
Object Name: dividers
Physical Description: steel (overall material)brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: .8 cm x 7.1 cm x 1.6 cm; 5/16 in x 2 25/32 in x 5/8 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-2f96-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_904356
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