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Angle Divider, Stanley No.30; The Stanley Works; 1903-1910; WY.0000.947

Angle Divider, Stanley No.30; The Stanley Works; 1903-1910; WY.0000.947

Angle Divider, Stanley No.30; The Stanley Works; 1903-1910; WY.0000.947

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Wyndham and District Historical Museum

Name/Title

Angle Divider, Stanley No.30

About this object

This is a Stanley Angle Divider No.30 which was patented in 1903. Designed for bisecting or dividing any angle, it was particularly useful for fitting trim, moulding, flooring etc. into corners and odd angles. Stanley advertised their new tool as 'simplified' thus insuring 'better and faster work when laying flooring'.

Maker

The Stanley Works

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Date Made

1903-1910

Period

1900s

Place Made

North and Central America, United States, Connecticut, Hartford county, New Britain

Medium and Materials

inorganic, processed material, metal, iron

Inscription and Marks

Stamped on the top of triangle: 'STANLEY'

Measurements

l 195 mm x w 135 mm x d 35 mm (when closed)

Subject and Association Keywords

Machinery and Tools

Object Type

Object number

WY.0000.947

Copyright Licence

Attribution (cc)

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