Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
93.14.002 AB
Accession#:
93.14
Credit Line:
Donated by Thomas Stewart.
Object Name:
Tripod & Case
Title:
Compact Metal Tripod w/Leather Case
Date:
1920
Description:
A — Brass tripod with telescoping legs and U—shaped bracket designed for surveying instruments. Three black painted tubular legs extend to 48 inches in seven sections. Pointed metal knobs at feet. Rectangular chrome metal plate with hole in center hinged to cover plate over type of legs. Ball and socket swivel mount with tightening knobs holds removable U—shaped bracket, which is painted black and has two brass knobs.
B — 16—inch leather carrying case with leather shoulder strap. Case has snap closure on cover flap. U—shape pouch attached to upper part of case. Case tapers toward bottom. "BD Stewart US Geol. Survey" written inside flap.
Inscription: A — "ICA Akt. — Ges. Dresden" on chrome plate
B — "Wm. Ainsworth and Sons" on cover flap.
B — 16—inch leather carrying case with leather shoulder strap. Case has snap closure on cover flap. U—shape pouch attached to upper part of case. Case tapers toward bottom. "BD Stewart US Geol. Survey" written inside flap.
Inscription: A — "ICA Akt. — Ges. Dresden" on chrome plate
B — "Wm. Ainsworth and Sons" on cover flap.
Notes:
Ben Stewart was father of donor.
Search Terms:
T&E
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Compact Metal Tripod w/Leather
Compact Metal Tripod w/Leather