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Time and its measurement (1909)

Arthur, James, 1842-1930 · Chicago · leaf 46

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lleys having spikes set aroundem to prevent the cords from slip-n^. The weig-hts descend 7 ft. in 12airs, so they must be pulled up—not:)und up—twice a cfay. The singlelur hand is a work of art and is cutrough like lace. Public clocks may still be seen in Europe with only onehand. Many have been… … Fig. 38—Watch Showing Dutch Art Work note that clocks in the early days weregenerally built in the form of a church 44 TIME AND ITS MEASUREMENT tower vvitli the bell under the domeand Figs. 38, 33 show a good example.It is highly ])rol)able that the maker of given it up at this point, so the…

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