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Jacob's staff

Date 1700-1733
Medium / Technique Metal: brass
Screwed, assembled and engraved
DimensionsHeight: 12.7 cm (5 in.) Diameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Surveying Equipment
Origin France, Europe
Object Number1981.57.1
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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