Compass, Surveyor's
- Object Name:
- Compass, Surveyor's
- Object ID:
- 1873.004.03
- Creator:
- Hart, William (1734-1812)
Instrument Make - Place of Origin:
- Portsmouth, NH
- Date:
- circa 1770
- Description:
- Surveying compass, made by William Hart, Portsmouth, NH, c. 1770. Wooden frame. Printed paper compass card, 0-360 degrees. Brass hooks and needle. Needle circle 5.1" outside diameter. Engraved figures in quadroons. Folding sights, 5.25" x 3.1". Stamped on top of north arm: "W:HART : FECIT".
- Material:
- Metal
Glass
Wood - Dimensions:
- W-5.8 L-12.25 Dia-3.1 inches
- Provenance:
- William Hart (1734-1812) was an instrument maker in Portsmouth, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Ezra Bartlett
- Subjects:
- Compasses, Surveying, Surveying equipment, Surveying instruments
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