Compass, Surveyor's
- Object Name:
- Compass, Surveyor's
- Object ID:
- 1899.004.01
- Creator:
- Halsey, Joseph (1657-1745)
Instrument Make - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1750-1760
- Description:
- Surveyor's ompass. Slots at each end with sights missing. Compass card in four colors. The north cardinal point is a fleur-de-lis; the other seven points have busts of seven females, representing the seven arts. Sailing vessel in center surrounded by words: "MADE AND SOLD BY JOSEPH HALSEY BOSTON---NEW ENGLAND". Wooden cover, sewn together with gut. Needle is 5.25" long. The glass has been replaced.
- Material:
- Wood
Glass
Paper - Dimensions:
- H-6.5 L-11 Dia-5.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Made by Joseph Halsey (1657-1745), Boston, MA.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of George E. Thornton
- People:
- Halsey, Joseph
- Subjects:
- Compasses, Surveying, Surveying equipment, Surveying instruments
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