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1984-257, Square
Try Square
1984-257, Square

Try Square

Date1700-1800
OriginEngland
MediumSteel, iron, and brass
DimensionsLength: 3 11/16" Width: 2 7/16" Thickness of brass leg: 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1984-257
DescriptionSmall square comprised of a steel blade joined to a chamfered brass leg by three iron pins.
Label TextOf unusually tiny porportions, the purpose of this attractive tool was to gauge a "square" angle of 90 degrees when marking and laying out small-scale work.
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