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Compass rose

Inventory Number1998-1-1091
ClassificationCompass Card
Subject
    Maker Samuel Thaxter & Son fl. 1822 - 1843
    Place of Origin
      Dimensions13.9 x 13.9 cm (5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
      SignedS. THAXTER &SON BOSTON
      Curatorial Remarksstored with 1998-1-1089
      Compass rose
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Object number: 1998-1-1089
      Compass rose
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Object number: 1998-1-1096
      mariner's dry card compass with azimuth fixture
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Date: 1825-1843
      Object number: DW0519
      surveyor's compass
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Date: circa 1825
      Object number: 5185
      surveyor's compass
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Date: 1822-1843
      Accessories: mahogany box with brass hinges and hooks; two mounting attachments; detachable slit sights; tripod, see 1996-1-0059b
      Object number: 1996-1-0059a
      surveyor's compass
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Date: 1822-1831
      Accessories: protective cushioned cloth; carrying case; ball-and-socket joint
      Object number: 5180
      surveyor's compass
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Date: 1830-1840
      Object number: 5191
      Compass rose (2)
      Samuel Emery
      Object number: 1998-1-1099
      trade card
      Samuel Thaxter
      Date: circa 1820
      Accessories: frame (2000-1-0011b)
      Object number: 2000-1-0011a
      mahogany instrument case
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Date: 1822-1843
      Object number: 1996-1-0247
      American transit
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Date: circa 1895
      Accessories: Wood case, screwdriver, telescope hood, small mysterious tool, key for box.
      Object number: 5173a
      2.75-inch refracting telescope
      Samuel Thaxter & Son
      Date: 1822-1843
      Accessories: solar eyepiece, case
      Object number: 1989-4-0010