Contributed by Davistown Museum
Description
A nice example of blacksmith made dividers of the early 19th century. These were probably used either by a shipwright or wagon maker.
Size: 1', 7 3/4" long.
A divider (also called a compass or caliper) was used to divide or transfer a measurment. It can lock the setting and usually has a means of precision adjusment.
About This Item
- Title: Adjustable dividers, ca. 1800
- Creation Date: circa 1800
- Subject Date: circa 1800
- Location: ME
- Media: Forged iron
- Local Code: 111002T4
- Collection: Maine Made Tool Table-Maritime III
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Davistown MuseumPO Box 346, 58 Main Street #4, Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 288-5126
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