Surveyor's chain
Medium: Metal, textile
Dimensions:
Chains bundled up: 2 15/16 × 9 7/16 × 5 7/8 in. (7.5 × 24 × 15 cm)
Other (Longest spike): 3.3 cm, 3 7/16 in. (1 5/16 in., 8.7 cm)
Other (Shortest spike): 2.4 cm, 12 9/16 in. (15/16 in., 31.9 cm)
Classification: Measuring Devices
Credit Line: Gift of Rollin C. Miles
Object number: 1935.4.3
DescriptionMetal surveyor chain link with ten separate metal spikes. Nine of the spikes have a maroon colored fabric wrapped through their hooks. Chain has approximately 133 links, some of which are different shapes and sizes. Count may vary depending on how one designates links.
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