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Description:

Gunter chain with 100 iron links measuring 66 feet overall, and several swivels and brass tags along the way.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: University of Pittsburgh. Civil Engineering Department

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.334891Catalog Number: 334891Accession Number: 315134

Object Name: Surveyor's Chain

Measurements: overall, each link: 6 1/2 in; 16.51 cmoverall, bundled: 11 in x 3 in x 8 1/2 in; 27.94 cm x 7.62 cm x 21.59 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-e210-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_670033

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