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Azimuth instrument - Marine compass | McCord Museum
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Azimuth instrument

Marine compass
Period 18e siècle
Medium / Technique Wood; metal: brass; glass; paper
DimensionsHeight: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.) Diameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.) Width: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Astronomical T&E
Origin France, Europe
Object Number2001.9.1-5
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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