Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2016.01.09
- Made by: Bausch, Lomb, Saegmuller Co. of Rochester, NY.
- Model: Unknown.
- Serial Number: 6451
- Date Made: Circa 1905 to 1907.
- Approximate size: Unknown.
- Accessories: See 2016.01.10 for striding level. See box of spare parts 2016.01.13.
- Condition: poor
Commentary:
This theodolite was made by Bausch, Lomb, Saegmuller Co. of Rochester, NY. It comes with a stride level which is mounted on the theodolite. Circa 1907 – see the image below in the Bausch, Lomb, Saegmuller Company’s 1907 catalogue.
Source of Object: Donated by the Surveyor General Branch, Natural Resources, Canada.
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit article Early Geodetic Theodolites were King for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 3, 2024.