Survey Pocket Transit

Object/Artifact

Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Survey Pocket Transit

Entry/Object ID

1000.1303.4

Description

Transit, Pocket, Survey

Made/Created

Manufacturer

William Ainsworth & Sons

Notes

possible date made: Pat, 1894, where made: Denver, CO model name: Brunton Pocket Transit serial number: 10435

Material

Aluminum Brass

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

curated description

Label

Pocket Survey Transit William Ainsworth & Sons, Denver, CO Pat. 1894 This Brunton Pocket Transit was designed by David Brunton to cut down on the bulk surveyors needed to carry while working in the Rocky Mountains. The combinations of magnetic needles, sights and mirrors makes this device compact but ensures it retains its needed functions.

General Notes

Note

Leather case, w/tripod clamp and tripod, Manu. early 20th century appraised value*.