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Napier compasses (compasses (drawing instruments), <drafting, drawing and writing equipment by specific type>, ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Lightweight folding compasses consisting of legs with upper portion cut away to allow hinged lower legs to fold up inward and with pivoting reversible points that provide ink, pencil, and plain points. |
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Napier compasses (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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Napier compass (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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napier compass (C,U,English,UF,U,SN)
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compasses, Napier (C,U,English,UF,U,N)
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compasses, Napier's (C,U,English,UF,U,N)
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Napier's compasses (C,U,English,UF,U,N)
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Napier passers (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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Napier passer (C,U,Dutch,AD,U,U)
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compas de napier (C,U,French-P,AD,U,MSN)
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compases Napier (C,U,Spanish-P,D,U,PN)
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compás Napier (C,U,Spanish,AD,U,SN)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.TH |
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Objects Facet |
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.... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name) (G) |
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............ equipment (G) |
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................ <equipment by process> (G) |
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.................... image-making equipment (G) |
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........................ <equipment for drafting, drawing, and writing> (G) |
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............................ <drafting, drawing and writing equipment by specific type> (G) |
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................................ compasses (drawing instruments) (G) |
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.................................... Napier compasses (G) |
Additional Notes: |
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Dutch ..... Lichtgewicht, opklapbare passers, waarvan het bovenste gedeelte van de benen is weggehaald zodat de scharnierende onderbenen naar binnen kunnen worden gevouwen, met omkeerbare punten waarin inkt, potlood en gewone punten zitten. |
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