Compass
- Object Name:
- Compass
- Object ID:
- 1975.035.05
- Date:
- 1850-1950
- Description:
- Surveyor's compass. Made of wood, with two sights that slot into rectangular holes on either end. Round hole and two groves on brace underneath for mounting on support. Glass face is cracked. Printed compass card; north has a large fleur-de-lis; east has embellishments, remainder are plain; has 32 points; no maker's name. Markings or notes are scratched into bottom. "Su?? / N5R?" and "SE28 6 / N??"
- Material:
- Wood
Glass - Dimensions:
- H-5.4 W-5.1 L-8.8 inches
- Provenance:
- Used and carried by John Burgin Haselton (1873-1908)
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Rachel R. Wolford
- People:
- Haselton, John Burgin
- Subjects:
- Compasses, Surveying, Surveying equipment, Surveying instruments
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