tripod for prismatic astrolabe, No. 19

Date: 1900-1950

Inventory Number: 1996-1-0107

Classification: Tripod

Subject:

surveying,

Maker: Société d'Optique et de Mécanique de Haute Précision (c. 1858 - 1964)

Cultural Region:

France,

Place of Origin:

Paris,

Dimensions:

126 cm (49 5/8 in.)

Material:

leather, canvas,

Accessories: carrying bag

Description:

A wooden tripod with split legs, black metal fittings, and steel-capped tapered feet. The tripod is stored in this canvas carrying bag with leather trim.

Signedon top of tripod: S'te D'OPTIQUE et de MECANIQUE de H'te PRECISION