1981/006
24 in parallel rolling rule
c.1870
24 in parallel rolling rule in bronzed brass used for drawing parallel lines on plans.
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?).
| Acquisition Number | 1981/006 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Parallel rolling rule |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1870 |
| Sub-items | Wooden box |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | "Adie & Son Edinburgh" etched on top of rule |
| Dimensions (mm) | 615 x 75 x 25. Weight 2.8 kg. |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | May 1981 |
| Materials | Bronzed brass |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location |
