Caliper
Caliper
Caliper

Caliper

Object number2019.10.1
Datec. 1777
MediumBrass; Metal
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Gift of Edward Gray Craig
DescriptionBrass artillary calipers.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 1.1811 × 1.378 × 6.7323 in. (3 × 3.5 × 17.1 cm)
InscriptionsFoot engraved: "Major Isaac Craig / Commissioned / Marine Corps 1773 / 4th Artillery 1777".

One face engraved with vertical columns of numbers on left and numbers and diagonal lines on right.

Labels "PROOF CHARGE" & "DIAMR OF SHOT".

Second side with rule along edges and vertical columns of numbers.
Historical NotesThese calipers were used by Major Isaac Craig during the American Revolutionary War. They were donated to the Carnegie Museum by Edward Gray Craig in June 1928. The donor was the great grandson of Major Issac Craig. Transferred to the Heinz History Center in 2019.
Previous owner (Irish, 1742 - 1826)
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