Collection:
JDCM Education
Object ID:
EDU.0411
Accession#:
EDU
Credit Line:
Donated by multiple sources.
Object Name:
Alidade
Year Range from:
1910
Year Range to:
1970
Description:
A surveyor's tool called an alidade used to measure angle and degrees for surveying. Consists of a spotting scope and gauge to measure angle mounted on a metal base with 3 different leveling floats to ensure an even base. The wood case holds the alidade stationary for travel. It has a label addressed to "Mr. Eldon Pattee in Spoklane, Washington" with a zip code in the address. The box was shipped from Bureau of Mines in Denver, Colorado.
Made by W. & L. E. Gurley Troy N.Y.
Made by W. & L. E. Gurley Troy N.Y.
Subjects:
Surveying equipment
Surveying
Alidades
Surveying
Alidades
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Alidade from Bureau of Mines
Alidade from Bureau of Mines