Compass (Dividers)

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.043

Object Name

Compass (Dividers)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Dominy Family (Probable maker)

Place of Origin

East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1750-1800

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Iron

Dimensions (inches)

3.4 (L) , 1.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.7 (L) , 3.8 (W)

Measurement Notes

Arms are fixed in place because of condition issues (corrosion), Measurement for width was taken at a time when arms could not be adjusted.

Object Description

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