Title

Boxed Compass

DateCirca 1860

Mediumbrass, cardboard

Dimensions5 3/8 × 7 × 7 in. (13.7 × 17.8 × 17.8 cm)

Donor credit lineGiven in memory of George M. Brownell, father of the donor

Object number1991.13

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionBoxed dry card compass with name of maker on card. Variety of notes and calculations inside cover. The compass is in a gimbal mounting, graduated in geographic headings with a Fleur-de-lys north. Brass bowl and gimbal ring in a wooden box with cover.

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