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Compass (Dividers)
Dominy Family
1750-1800
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Dominy Family (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.043
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.043
Object Name
Compass (Dividers)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Dominy Family (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1750-1800
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Clockmaking
Materials
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
1.5 (W) x 3.4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.8 (W) x 8.7 (L)
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.