Transit Tripod
Maker
T. H. S. Company
Dateunknown
Mediumwood, metal, leather
DimensionsLength: 36 1/2 in. (92.7 cm) Diameter: 6 in.
ClassificationsSurveying and Navigational Tools and Equipment
Catalog number2008.28.55
DescriptionThis surveyor's tripod is a three (3) wooden leg piece. Each leg has a center pole with a full length slat of wood on each side and an inch wide metal circular attachment above the center. There are two (2) metal clamps near the bottom and one clamp like fastener at the top holding it to the metal tripod top. The tips are metal. A broken leather strap is attached at the bottom.Status
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c. 1900
c1900
c. 1920