Collection Highlights
"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94
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Compass
Object Number:
1920.123
Date:
1800-1899
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 12 x 1 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 30.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden compass composed of a bent-wood arch with an iron point on each end and intersected by an adjustable horizontal rod.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the compass was used to scribe the round bottoms of tubs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
