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Platinum standard meter from 1839 with copper plate
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Platinum standard meter with crosses engraved on both sides at one-meter intervals. The meter rests on two holders with rollers in a rectangular case painted grey-green copper, filled with six pieces of wood and cork. The case is closed with eight screws. A rectangular ownership plate of the Royal Academy is attached to the case. Originally, this meter was in a wooden box with a copper plate attached (see NG-2002-83-B).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit linePlatina standaardmeter uit 1839 met koperen plaat. 1839. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
