Model of section through an Ordnance Survey data pillar

Made:: 1970-1975

Model of a section through an Ordnance Survey data point pillar

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Model of a section through an Ordnance Survey data point pillar
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Model of a section through an Ordnance Survey data point pillar

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1998-228

Materials:: wood

Measurements:: overall: 13.9764 x 13.3858 x 8.4646 in.; 35.5 x 34 x 21.5 cm

type:: os pillar

credit:: Science Museum. Circulation Dept.

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Model of section through an Ordnance Survey data pillar

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