Compass

1900.83.0008B

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Compass (1900.83.0008B)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Science & Technology T&E : Surveying & Navigational T&E : Navigational Equipment
Artist/Maker	Inscribed on reverse: “Sinclair Ltd., Haymarket, London.“
Geographic Location	Europe, West : United Kingdom : Great Britain : London
Period/Date	World War I, 1914 – 1918
Culture	English, British

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	44.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter)	4.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	2.1 cm
Weight	112 g
Measuring Remarks	Length is of the strap
Materials	Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Pigment--Paint, Metal
Manufacturing Processes	Cutting, Inscribing, Manufacturing, Painting, Tanning, Tooling
Munsell Color Information	Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 5/4) -Outer ring of face. Black (N .5/ .6% R) -Exterior. Moderate Brown (5YR 3/4) -Leather strap.

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of American Ambulance Field Service, University of Illinois Section
Reproduction	no
Reproduction Information	N/A

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