Plate, Engraving
- Object Name:
- Plate, Engraving
- Object ID:
- 1984.035
- Creator:
- Jones & Pontifex
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- London, England
- Date:
- 1755-1800
- Description:
- Copper Printing Plate. Used for engraving compass labels of William Hart (1734-1812), Portsmouth, NH. Front has two circles (1.75" diam and 1.4" diam), each with the words, "Made by Wm. HART, PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE.NE." around perimeter; reverse marked "IONES & / PONTIFEX No47 / HOE-LANE LONDON".
- Material:
- Metal
Copper - Dimensions:
- H-2.25 L-3.75 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- People:
- Hart, William (1734-1812)
- Subjects:
- Surveying, Surveying equipment, Surveying instruments, Printing plates
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