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Octant and box (Quadrant)
Thomas Biggs
1791
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Biggs (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Bronze
- Ivory
- Ebony
- Glass
- Iron
- Paper
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1967.0934 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1967.0934 A, B
Object Name
Octant and box (Quadrant)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Thomas Biggs (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1791
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Cross brace, ivory inset, center
Inscription: "*Made.by.Tho\s Biggs. New:York. 1791.*/ *for M\r William Stewart.***", incised and blackened
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Science
- Nautical
Materials
- Wood
- Bronze
- Ivory
- Ebony
- Glass
- Iron
- Paper
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
3.858 (H) x 9.606 (W) x 18.252 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.8 (H) x 24.4 (W) x 46.36 (L)