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Telescopic Alidade

Detailed Description

A high standard alidade; this type of alidade permits direct viewing through the telescope. The level is mounted below the inverting telescope and the base (blade) is solid brass with circular voids. Manufactured by Keuffel & Esser, New York & New Jersey.
Object ID: USGS-000165

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.