Tool for lifting Displays (NHMW-AFW-DING-0093)

3D Model

3D scans of a tool for lifting the heavy glass doors/sides of the large historical display cases in the Natural History Museum. The tool was used during the late 19th century, later display cases had hinged doors and didn’t require a lifting device.

The tool is not on display and can be viewed by appointment.

Inventory number: NHMW-AFW-DING-0093

Collection: Natural History Museum Vienna, Archive for the History of Science, 3D Objects/Special Collection

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Scanned and edited by Pauline Forsthuber and Anna Haider (NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Eva.

This object was digitized with funding from the “Kulturerbe digital” program of the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport.