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Proportional compass

Date 1766-1800
Medium / Technique Metal: brass, steel; skin: leather; fibre: velvet
Turned, engraved, welded and riveted
DimensionsLength: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Communication - Drafting T&E
Origin England, Europe
Object Number1998.7
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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