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Compass

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

GUSN

GUSN-222757

Description

Round metal case that opens to reveal a compass inside. Push button release at top. Attached to the ring is a knotted chain.

Details

Descriptive Terms

compasses (drawing instruments)
metal
Compass

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11/16 (H), 1 10/16 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.2669

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