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Plumb level
    • Setting:
      Room VI
    • Maker:
      unknown
    • Date:
      17th cent.
    • Materials:
      brass
    • Dimensions:
      length 160 mm
    • Inventory:
      3690
    • Plumb level (Inv. 3690)

Plumb level composed of two smooth, flat legs resting on feet. The legs are joined by a folding rod, graduated from 0° to 90°. From the perforated vertex hung a plumb bob, now missing. This type of instrument was widely used for leveling operations in building construction.