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Title |
Surveying Compass and Box, Circa 1845 |
Object # |
99.2.2.1 A&B |
Object Name |
Compass, Surveyor's |
Date |
1845 |
Artist |
W & L. E. Gurley's Instrument Manufactory |
Description |
Surveying Compass and Box, circa 1845 Brass surveyor's compass in wooden box with two metal hook latches and two hinges. Original label of manufacturer is affixed to the inside top of the box. Used in the mining industry to survey land. Century - 20 A. Compass B. Wooden box |
Provenance |
Type of Inscription: label Text: W & L. E. Gurley's Instrument Manufactory, (obscured) 1845. [image of building]. W & L. E. Gurley manufacturers of Civil Engineers' and Surveyors' Instruments. Troy, N. Y. original paper label affixed to box |
Material |
Brass/Wood |
Dimension Details |
A. 5.875" Dia x 1.75" H B. 6.5" L x 7.75" W x 2.125" H Old dimensions: 5.08 cm x 20 cm x 16.5 cm Portion: overall small overall size of the box which contains the compass. Look at second page for compass size. Portion: overall small compass Whole/Part - SET |
People |
Bolling, Walter |
Search Terms |
Mining Surveying |
Credit line |
Ketchikan Museums, KM 99.2.2.1 A&B |