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Surveyor's Compass

Also made surveyor's compasses:
Rittenhouse, David  Search this
Maker:
Lamb, Anthony  Search this
Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall length: 14 in; 35.56 cm
needle: 4 7/8 in; 12.3825 cm
overall in box: 3 3/16 in x 17 in x 6 3/4 in; 8.09625 cm x 43.18 cm x 17.145 cm
Object Name:
surveyor's compass
Place made:
United States: New York
Date made:
1750s
Related Publication:
Bedini, Silvio A.. At the Sign of the Compass and the Quadrant, the Life and Times of Anthony Lamb
ID Number:
PH.325900
Catalog number:
325900
Accession number:
251930
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-93ab-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_745614
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Bedini, Silvio A.

Collection Creator:
New York University  Search this
Arthur, James, 1842-1912 (machine shop owner)  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 16
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1950-1955
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
James Arthur Clock and Watch Collection, 1743-1967, Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Lent by New York University.
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James Arthur Clock and Watch Collection
James Arthur Clock and Watch Collection / Series 1: Correspondence / 1.1: Alphabetical by correspondent
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8959abc88-f7d9-43d4-a4c5-874efe71d96f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0130-ref530

Bedini, Silvio A.

Collection Author:
Society for the History of Technology  Search this
Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995  Search this
Container:
Box 3 (Subgroup II), Folder 8-11
Type:
Archival materials
Series Restrictions:
Series 2, Correspondence, 1965-1988, files are restricted for thirty years from the most recent date of the correspondence. Exceptions will be made if written permission is obtained from SHOT's editorial committee.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning intellectual property rights. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Society for the History of Technology Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Society for the History of Technology Records
Society for the History of Technology Records / Subgroup II: Technology and Culture Records / Series 2: Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8289c0af6-30cc-41be-aefb-a0b5db1d7b10
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0400-ref979

Bedini, Silvio A.:

Collection Creator:
Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995  Search this
Container:
Box 63, Folder 24-25
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1960-65
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Melvin Kranzberg Papers, 1934-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Melvin Kranzberg Papers
Melvin Kranzberg Papers / Series 2: Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8598e5611-e2d9-4e44-9bcf-8b05f8bee717
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0266-ref1032

Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology: Science and Technology paper 35: The Borghesi Astronomical Clock

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1964
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1964. "Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology: Science and Technology paper 35: The Borghesi Astronomical Clock." Bulletin of the United States National Museum, (240) 29–76, 35 figures.
Identifier:
82417
ISSN:
0362-9236
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_82417

The Pocahontas watch

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1962
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1962. "The Pocahontas watch." Bulletin of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., 10, (5) 283–289, 6 figs.
Identifier:
135026
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_135026

Surveyor's Compass

Maker:
Bowles, Thomas Salter  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall length: 13 in; 33.02 cm
needle: 4 1/2 in; 11.43 cm
overall: 7 in x 13 in x 6 1/4 in; 17.78 cm x 33.02 cm x 15.875 cm
Object Name:
surveyor's compass
Place made:
United States: New Hampshire, Portsmouth
Related Publication:
Bedini, Silvio A.. Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers
ID Number:
1987.0706.01
Accession number:
1987.0706
1987.0706
Catalog number:
1987.0706.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-a049-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_758674
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The compartmented cylindrical clepsydra

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1962
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1962. "The compartmented cylindrical clepsydra." Technology and Culture, 3, (3) 115–141.
Identifier:
132547
ISSN:
0040-165X
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_132547

Bedini, Silvio A.

Collection Creator:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology  Search this
Smithsonian Institution. Department of Anthropology  Search this
Smithsonian Institution. United States National Museum. Department of Anthropology  Search this
Container:
Box 51
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Some materials are restricted.

Access to the Department of Anthropology records requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Department of Anthropology Records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Department of Anthropology records
Department of Anthropology records / Series 3: Alpha-Subject File / Loan Policy
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw370dcf3b8-3597-4ca8-ac8e-4ab157c4aed0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-xxxx-0311-ref2604

Agency history, 1972-2020

Creator:
National Museum of American History (U.S.) Office of the Deputy Director  Search this
Subject:
Bedini, Silvio A  Search this
Evelyn, Douglas E. 1941-  Search this
Crew, Spencer R. 1949-  Search this
Shannon, Martha M  Search this
Fruchter, Susan  Search this
Dickinson, Dennis  Search this
National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Office of the Deputy Director  Search this
Type:
Mixed archival materials
Date:
1972
1972-2020
Topic:
Historical museums  Search this
Museums--Administration  Search this
Local number:
SIA AH00252
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_222961

Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1964
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1964. "Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers." Bulletin of the United States National Museum, (231) 1–184, 86 figures. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.03629236.231.1.
Identifier:
82577
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5479/si.03629236.231.1
ISSN:
0362-9236
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_82577

Surveyor's Compass

Maker:
Dod, Lebbeus  Search this
Measurements:
overall length: 14 1/2 in; 36.83 cm
needle: 5 1/4 in; 13.335 cm
overall: 2 1/2 in x 14 5/8 in x 7 in; 6.35 cm x 37.1475 cm x 17.78 cm
Object Name:
Surveyor's Compass
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Mendham
Subject:
Revolutionary War  Search this
Related Publication:
Bedini, Silvio A.. Thinkers and Tinkers. Early American Men of Science
Drost, William E.. Clocks and Watches of New Jersey
Credit Line:
Columbia University. Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
ID Number:
PH.335207
Catalog number:
335207
Accession number:
317998
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-ad08-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_747113

Thomas Jefferson, clock designer

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1964
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1964. "Thomas Jefferson, clock designer." Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 108, (3) 163–180.
Identifier:
138049
ISSN:
0003-049X
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_138049

The Georgia-South Carolina Boundary. A Problem in Historical Geography, by Louis De Vorsey, Jr.

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1985
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1985. [Book review] "The Georgia-South Carolina Boundary. A Problem in Historical Geography, by Louis De Vorsey, Jr." Annals of Science, 42, (2), 175–176.
Identifier:
120813
ISSN:
0003-3790
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_120813

Early American Surveyors: Mapping the Wilderness

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1982
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1982. "Early American Surveyors: Mapping the Wilderness." Professional Surveyor, II, (2) 16–18, 35-36.
Identifier:
127375
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_127375

Leonardo da Vinci: The Marvellous Works of Nature and Man, by Martin Kemp

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1982
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1982. [Book review] "Leonardo da Vinci: The Marvellous Works of Nature and Man, by Martin Kemp." Isis, 73, (4), 601.
Identifier:
127385
ISSN:
0021-1753
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_127385

The scent of time. A Study of the Use of Fire and Incense for Time Measurement in Oriental Countries

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
1963
Citation:
Bedini, Silvio A. 1963. "The scent of time. A Study of the Use of Fire and Incense for Time Measurement in Oriental Countries." Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 53, (5) 1–51, 45 illus.
Identifier:
135033
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_135033

Galilean Giovilabio

Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 8 cm x 20 cm x 41 cm; 3 5/32 in x 7 7/8 in x 16 5/32 in
Object Name:
Galilaean Giovilabio (replica)
Credit Line:
Carolyn Mugar
ID Number:
PH.336360
Catalog number:
336360
Accession number:
1977.0878
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Time and Navigation
Measuring & Mapping
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-eb34-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1184676

Quadrant by Falconi, a Form of Sundial

Maker:
Falconi  Search this
Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .5 cm x 11.2 cm x 11.7 cm; 3/16 in x 4 13/32 in x 4 19/32 in
Object Name:
quadrant
sundial
Place made:
Italy: Lombardy
Date made:
1500s
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Timekeeping  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of New York University
ID Number:
MA.326976
Catalog number:
326976
Accession number:
1990.0646
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-9a3c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_997121

Surveyor's Compass

Maker:
White, Peregrine  Search this
Measurements:
overall length: 12 3/8 in; 31.4325 cm
needle: 4 1/2 in; 11.43 cm
overall: 6 7/8 in x 12 3/8 in x 5 7/8 in; 17.4625 cm x 31.4325 cm x 14.9225 cm
Object Name:
Surveyor's Compass
surveyor's compass
Place made:
United States: Connecticut, Woodstock
Related Publication:
Bedini, Silvio A.. Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers
Credit Line:
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
ID Number:
PH.388993a
Catalog number:
388993a
Accession number:
182022
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-69a1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_747333
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