Linear Measuring Machine

A bench top scientific instrument like this enabled a manufacturer to originate, duplicate and check standards of length. It was used by marine engineers for precision measuring.

Museum reference:
NLC-2004-599
Associated with:
1900 · Hutson and Co · Kelvinhaugh Engine Works, Glasgow, Scotland · Marine engineers.
Dimensions:
height: 1426mm
width: 258mm
depth: 384mm
Materials:
steel, brass

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