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Pamphlet, Rules for Using the Diagraph

Object Details

Description
The instrument shown in this document resembles the perspective tracing instrument patented in Great Britain by Francis Ronalds in 1825. Behind this text, written in ink, are instructions that relate to the used of the "French Diagraph," quite possibly the Gavard perspectograph.
Received with 1987.0923.02.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1825-1900
Credit Line
Gift of Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .2 cm x 14.3 cm x 23 cm; 3/32 in x 5 5/8 in x 9 1/16 in
Object Name
Pamphlet
Pamphlet, Rules for Using the Diagraph
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