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Compass

Object Name:
Compass
Object ID:
1975.035.03
Creator:
Cruchon & EmonsManufacturer
Date:
1920
Description:
Compass. Brass. Top has arrowhead perforation with slit from point for sighting. Embossed "US Engineer Corps". Inside of top has round circular mirror under sight. Compass face silver with black letters and two rows of numerals. Points in an ochre color. Face floats with a locking mechanism on side. Top protective glass cover rotates. Heavy carrying ring. Serial number #75921 on bottom.
Material:
Metal
Glass
Brass
Dimensions:
H-0.8 W-2.3 L-3.2 inches
Provenance:
Used and carried by Gage;Haselton (1881-1960) 247 Strout Street, Portland, ME.
Credit Line:
Gift of Rachel R. Wolford
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