From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Request for a catalogue of steel drawing instruments and information on 48-inch rules equivalent to those made by Browne & Sharpe's of America.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\3\ scan0316 | |
| Date | 30th May 1940 | |
| Experimental Dept., Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RCG.14/ML. 30.5.40. Messrs Chesterman Ltd., Steel Toolmakers, Sheffield. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with a catalogue of your steel drawing instruments and also any information re 48" rules, equivalent to those made by Browne & Sharpe's of America. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS ROYCE LTD., | ||