Title

A micrometre

Caption

Engraving depicting a micrometre, a gauge which measures small distances or thicknesses between its two faces, one of which can be moved away from or towards the other by turning a screw with a fine thread. Dated 18th Century

Date

18th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_121

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (1,5Mb) / 26,2in x 8,9in / 7864 x 2667 (300dpi)

Keywords

18th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Micrometre Gauge Measure Measurement Measurements Distances Distance Thickness Thick Screw Turning Turn Physics History of Physics Thread Fine Thread Fine 18th Century