Name/Title
BoxEntry/Object ID
1111.470.002Description
Varnished wooden case 8 5/8 inches high at back tapering to 7 1/8 inches in front x 10 1/2 inches deep x 10 1/2 inches wide. Cover 10 3/4 inches x 10 1/2 inches contains hinged section 9 inches x 10 1/2 inches with glass insert 7 1/ 4 inches x 5 3/4 inches. Inside case is ship's compass floating in alcohol (described in 1111.470.001).
Special Significance: The box was made by Capt. Hinckley of the Gov. Brann and Gov. Muskie.
Description revised 11/12/01 by JLH