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Collection of Surveyor'sTools - Fred Boothroyd

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Title

Collection of Surveyor'sTools - Fred Boothroyd

Description

These items were owned and used by Fred Boothroyd throughout his career as a surveyor. Fred Boothroyd sustained an injury in his childhood which resulted in the loss of an eye. Yet, he was able to sustain a lifelong occupation as a surveyor.

Included in his collection are the leveling and grade rod, a surveyor's tripod, and the transit surveyor telescope with wood tool case.

Date

Early to Mid 1900's.

Contributor

Paul Boothroyd.

Identifier

2023.502
2023.501
2023.499
2023.500

Artifact Item Type Metadata

Materials

Wood; 7' 3"H. Level Rod
Wood; 4'10"H; Tripod
Brass; 12"H; Transit telescope

Condition

Fair.

Storage

Small Artifact Room.
SU8-2