Name/Title
Surveyor's Compass and Case / Boussole et étui d'arpenteurEntry/Object ID
513.1Description
A large round metal compass with two metal arms situated in a wooden case. / Une grande boussole ronde en métal située dans un coffret en bois.Context
This compass belonged to Ephraim Nash I (1754-1826,) who was a surveyor in both Vermont and the Eastern Townships.
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Cette boussole a appartenu à Ephraim Nash I (1754-1826), qui était géomètre dans le Vermont et dans les Cantons de l'Est.Collection
Early Settlers and Loyalists / Les premiers colonisateurs et les loyalistesCategory
Surveying Equipment / Équipement d'arpentage
Acquisition
Accession
513Source or Donor
Nash Whitney, Helen Sophia (1848-1910)Acquisition Method
Donation / DonMade/Created
Time Period
18th Century / 18ème SiècleLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Compass, Surveyor'sNomenclature Sub-Class
Surveying EquipmentNomenclature Class
Surveying & Navigational T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
10 cmWidth
19 cmLength
39 cmMaterial
Metal / Métal, Wood / Bois, Glass / VerreCondition
Notes
See report CR2025.5.1 for more information.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Nash, Ephraim (1754-1826)Update Date
September 30, 2025