Outside calipers for Plymouth Cordage Company

outside calipers

TOOLS - ROPEMAKING

Kerby & Bro.
USA, NY, New York
before 1947
wood; brass
overall: 6 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in.

Outside calipers from Plymouth Cordage Co., North Plymouth, Massachusetts; also called a rope caliper or rope gauge. Wood base has table printed with various circumference and diameter measurements with which to calculate the weight of rope. On front "PLYMOUTH/ MANILA CORDAGE". On reverse "PLYMOUTH CORDAGE CO./ NORTH PLYMOUTH/ MASS."

2001.116.ab