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Wye Level - click to enlarge

Wye Level - click to enlarge

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Wye Level

Catalogue number:
1986.0464.01

Inscriptions:
"Meneely & Oothout, West Troy, N.Y." and "33"

Dimensions:
telescope 14 inches long

Discussion:
This level dates from the period 1836-1838 when Meneely & Oothout were in business together, specializing in church bells and town clocks, and making "all kinds" of engineering and surveying instruments.

Further Information:

Level
Meneely & Oothout

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