Transit Compass

1991.19.0001A

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Artifact Identification Transit Compass   (1991.19.0001A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Surveying & Navigational T&E
  4. :
  5. Surveying Equipment
Artist/Maker Buff & Buff Mfg. Co., Boston, MA, model no. 14478, patented 2/3/1903.
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1903
Culture Euro - American

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 38.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 25.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 23.5 cm
Weight 7850 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Glass, Plant--Wood, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing
Munsell Color Information Moderate Olive Brown (2.5 Y 3/4) -ns Grayish Brown (7.5 Y R 3/2) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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