Card, Compass
- Title:
- Compass Card
- Object Name:
- Card, Compass
- Object ID:
- 1972.501
- Creator:
- Gilman, Benjamin Clark (1763-1835)
Silversmith - Place of Origin:
- Exeter, NH
- Date:
- circa 1820
- Description:
- Engraving of a compass card, by Benjamin C. Gilman (1763-1835), c. 1820. Printed on two sides of paper; the impression on one side is lighter than the other. Two outer rings with measuring degrees; center star medallion with fleur-de-lis pointing north; printed around center medallion: "B.C. Gilman Exeter New Hamp." Written in pencil on bottom "Gilman". Unframed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-7.25 W-6.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Herschel B. Burt, in 1984, owned the original engraved brass plate used in producing this compass card. The plate was compared to the engraving 1972.501 and it was a match.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Compasses, Surveying, Surveying instruments, Engravings
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