Surveyor's Vernier Compass, c. 1840
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 11772
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The compass was a critical tool used by surveyors to define angles between points on land. This compass belonged to Levi Bradley of Levant, Maine, who was Land Agent of Maine from 1842-1847.
Other Information
- Title: Surveyor's Vernier Compass, c. 1840
- Creator: Pool and Company, Easton, Mass.
- Creation Date: circa 1840
- Subject Date: circa 1840
- State: ME
- Media: Brass, glass and pine
- Local Code: 1752*
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Surveying--Equipment and supplies
Compass
People
Other Keywords
Museum objects
Surveying & navigational T&E
Surveying & navigational tools and equipment
Tools & equipment for Science & Technology
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