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Compass Case

1900.83.0016B

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Artifact Identification Compass Case   (1900.83.0016B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Surveying & Navigational T&E
    3. :
  3. Navigational Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date World War I, 1915 - 1920
Culture British, English

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 6.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.6 cm
Weight 20 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Pigment--Dye, Textile--Silk, Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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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