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Lewis and Clark Expedition Pocket Compass

User:
Clark, William  Search this
Maker:
Whitney, Thomas  Search this
Physical Description:
wood, mahogany (overall material)
brass (overall material)
silver plate (overall material)
Measurements:
closed: 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 8.89 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
compass, pocket
Place Made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
ca 1804
Related event:
Lewis and Clark Expedition  Search this
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
Credit Line:
Mary McCabe
ID Number:
PL.038366
Catalog number:
38366
Accession number:
122864
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Exhibition:
American Presidency
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-020f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_500256
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