Mariner's Compass, 1791

Contributed by Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc.

Description

The compass rose is a frequently used device that surveyors use to indicate directions on maps. This compass rose was done by Fisher as a mathematics exercise while he was a student at Harvard College.

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About This Item

  • Title: Mariner's Compass, 1791
  • Creator: Jonathan Fisher
  • Creation Date: circa 1791
  • Subject Date: circa 1791
  • Location: Blue Hill, Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Pen and Ink and Watercolor on paper
  • Dimensions: 32 cm x 19 cm
  • Local Code: 1959.012.002
  • Object Type: Image

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Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc.
44 Miles Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2459
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