Parallel rule with protractor and plotting scale. Three metal pieces. Top piece: two flat metal bars, each with a hook at one end, connected by two small bolts. A semicircle on top connected to a moveable arm with a small silver ring. The semicircle has degree markings. Bottom piece: straight edge ruler with evenly spaced lines and numbers. Background is white. Image is in black and white. Made by Lebbeus Dod.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1796
- Medium
- Brass, wood
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 474 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette
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