Washer

Washer

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Description
This small metal washeer came from the shop of Henry Fitz (1808-1863), America’s first successful commercial telescope maker.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
washer
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.2 cm x 3 cm; 1/16 in x 1 3/16 in
overall: 1/16 in x 1 1/4 in;.15875 cm x 3.175 cm
ID Number
PH.315158.134
accession number
215541
catalog number
315158.134
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Willard H. Howell
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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