1957.0026.042 Compass, open
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Tool (for wood) (Compass)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Place of Origin:

    East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1830-1850

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron; Brass

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.042


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0026.042

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Compass)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Date

1830-1850

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

1.4 (H) , 17.3 (L) , 1.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.5 (H) , 43.9 (L) , 3.9 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for overall closed compass. Each arm is 38.8cm long and 1.9cm high.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
For reference to compasses, see page 152.