Set of drawing instruments. - YCBA Collections Search

Large Print

Set of drawing instruments, mid-19th century

Copy Caption to clipboard | Print Record | Large Print Record

Title(s):: Set of drawing instruments.
Published/Created:: London, mid-19th century.
Physical Description:: 12 instruments in 1 case : wood, steel, brass ; 22 cm wide, 13 cm deep, 5 cm high
Holdings:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
In Process
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
[Request]
Copyright Status:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Full Orbis Record:: http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/16984525
Classification:: Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:: The maker is unidentified.
Instruments include dividers and compasses. The set may have been used by engineers, draftsmen, artists, or mathematicians.
The wooden case is lined with red padded silk. Includes brass lock and key.
Subject Terms:: Artists' tools -- Specimens.
Form/Genre:: Drawing instruments
Dividers (measuring devices)
Compasses (drawing instruments)
Export:: XML

If you have information about this object that may be of assistance please contact us.