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Spring Calipers
1948 · Steel
.1 (outside spring): 9" (22.9 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, MA
Artist
WA-00031589
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Christmas Exhibition: Useful Objects Under $10
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1948–1949
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- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
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Why this artist matters now
The L.S. Starrett Co. was an American manufacturer founded in Athol, Massachusetts in 1880, renowned for precision measuring instruments and machine tools. The company produced high-precision steel rules, calipers, gauges, and grinding machines that became foundational to industrial manufacturing and engineering practice throughout the twentieth century. Starrett instruments were distinguished by exacting tolerances and durability, making them essential tools across aerospace, automotive, and metalworking sectors. The company's output represents a significant material culture of American industrial standardization and craftsmanship.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 27d ago
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Museum of Modern Art
New York, US
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