Archaeologists might also care to make use of forensic resources.

1.
http://crimescene.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=53&products_id=326

This store has rolls of 150 adhesive 20 mm scales. Cost is $8.50 for a roll.


2.
http://crimescene.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=53&products_id=342

For a mere $5.00 you can get the ABFO scale. It has the added advantage of three circles that help to compensate for distortion when the photo is oblique - particularly valuable for on-site photography.

Richard


On 21/11/2010 06:30, Ron Fellows wrote:
>     CENTIMETER SCALES NOW AVAILABLE
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> The National Park Service - Museum Management Program has designated R.E. Fellows Publishing as a source for the printing and distribution of plastic scales used to indicate object size in photographs. (The NPS had been unable to locate a source for the scales since the Government Printing Office discontinued them several years ago).
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> Now available, the scales are used by archaeologists, anthropologists, students, museum management, photographers, etc., and come in the two sizes used by the NPS-MMP: 12x2cm and 19x3cm and feature a new non-glare matte finish. The set of two scales is still available for only $6.00/set– (NOW 2 sets for $10), including postage - and US$7.00/set for foreign orders, also includes postage.
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> Send order with check or money order (no credit cards) to:
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> R.E. Fellows Publishing
> 2014 Siegle Drive
> Lemon Grove, CA 91945 USA
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