Maker:

B. K. Hagger & Son  Search this

Measurements:

overall length: 16 in; 40.64 cm

needle: 5 3/4 in; 14.605 cm

overall; compass: 9 1/2 in x 16 in x 7 1/8 in; 24.13 cm x 40.64 cm x 18.0975 cm

overall; tube: 4 3/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 11.1125 cm x 4.1275 cm

Object Name:

Surveyor's Compasss

Surveyor's Compass

surveyor's compass

Place made:

United States: Maryland, Baltimore

Description:

Surveyor's compass with an outkeeper on the north arm, and a level vial on each arm. The "B. K. Hagger & Son Makers, Baltimore" refers to a firm that flourished during the years 1824-1838.

Location:

Currently not on view

Credit Line:

Baldwin-Wallace College

ID Number:

1985.0386.02

Accession number:

1985.0386

Catalog number:

1985.0386.02

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Surveying and Geodesy

Measuring & Mapping

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-a2fe-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_762277