Gimbal-Mounted Compass

1984.16.0047A

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Artifact Identification Gimbal-Mounted Compass   (1984.16.0047A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Surveying & Navigational T&E
  4. :
  5. Navigational Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Republic of China (1912-1949) or People's Republic of China (1949-present)
Date 1900 - 1984
Culture Chinese
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 6.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 3.7 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 160 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Glass, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast?, Incising, Riveting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Photo of item in Eugene Dillenburg's Exhibit Gallery Webpage, July 3, 2005.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of George E. and Cynthia M. Anner
Reproduction no

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