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Tripod

1977/015.1

Tripod for a 5 in “Everest” pattern reversing theodolite

c.1860

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Description

Tripod for a 5 in “Everest” pattern reversing theodolite. For the theodolite see https://ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk/product/1977-015/

A book of instructions for the use of theodolites is in the collection (see https://ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk/product/1998-001/).

This item was donated by Carfrae & Morrison CE, Edinburgh. Professor Paxton donated to Heriot-Watt University a collection of letter and day books relating to Carfrae and Morrison. They are indexed on University’s Heritage and Information Governance website (https://www.calmview.eu/Watt/CalmView/Default.aspx?).

Additional information

Acquisition Number

1977/015.1
Item Type

Short Description

Tripod stand for a theodolite
Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1860
Sub-items

Box and tripod (in Store Room)
Supporting Items

None
Makers Number

None
Marks

Box marked "No 97"
Dimensions (mm)

1250 (H)
Donor

Date Donated

December 1977
Materials

Wood and metal
Condition

Good
Display Location

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