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Azimuth instrument

Inscriptionsau centre du compas, autour du pivot de l'aiguille aimantée: Made By Lewis; Michael; York Town; à une des extrémités du compas: N; à la base d'une des deux pinnules: N
Date 1788-1825
Medium / Technique Metal: brass; glass
DimensionsHeight: 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.) Diameter: 17.8 cm (7 in.) Length: 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
Origin York, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Object Number1998.2 a-d
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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