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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Compass
Description:  
Dimension:H:8.188in L:13.875in Dia:6.125in Dimensions of instrument Tripod: 55 x 24 x 24 Jacob Staff Adapter: 6 (length)
Creator:
Rittenhouse, Benjamin
Dates:
1796-98
Abstract:  

Marked "Potts and Rittenhouse." 6" compass set in 13 3/4" sighting arm with sights 6 1/4" high. On walnut tripod. (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:  
58.32



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Compass
Description:  
Box (closed): 1 x 4.1875 x 4.1875 Box (open depth): 8.375 Dimension:Dia:3.750in
Creator:
W. & S. Jones
Dates:
1759-99
Abstract:  

Mahogany block with inset compass and cover. Possibly contemporary inked inscription, "Belonging to the globes presented by W. & S. Jones, 18 April 1800." (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:  
58.33