Wye Level
Wye Level
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- Description
- This level measures 15 inches between the two wyes. The “W. & T. Gilbert / London” inscription on the compass face is that of William and Thomas Gilbert, optical and mathematical instrument makers who were in business together from 1819 to 1831.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Wye Level
- level (wye)
- date made
- 1819-1831
- maker
- William and Thomas Gilbert
- place made
- United Kingdom: England, London
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 9 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in x 25 7/8 in; 24.765 cm x 26.035 cm x 65.7225 cm
- overall: 9 7/8 in x 10 1/4 in x 25 7/8 in; 25.0825 cm x 26.035 cm x 65.7225 cm
- ID Number
- 1990.0539.43
- catalog number
- 1990.0539.43
- accession number
- 1990.0539
- subject
- Surveying
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- Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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