Name/Title
Ritchie Compass #37667Entry/Object ID
2021.69.01Description
Metal, gimbaled compass manufactured by E. S. Ritchie & Sons of Boston. The crystal covering the compass face is smeared or marred. The black paint is worn off the bottom of compass. The gimbal is functional but the compass' case (often a wooden box) or stand is missing. According to the manufacturer (contacted by Eric Gollannek in 2018) the instrument was sold to H.D. Edwards & Company on December 16, 1909.Collection
NauticalCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.69Source or Donor
Woods, NancyAcquisition Method
DonationLocation
* Untyped Location
Sec 3E Shelf S19Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Woods, NancyCreate Date
October 25, 2021Update Date
August 16, 2024
