compass

Name/Title

compass

Entry/Object ID

004.003.006

Description

Pocket compass (lid missing), silver metal case. Dial marked in two degree segments and with eight directions. On dial is inscribed arrow pointing to 340 degrees and a small oval red mark at approximately 24 degrees. Needle has blue indicating end. Covered with a convex glass. Integral hanging ring on case at "East" position.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Reeves, Ken

Notes

Accession Date: 10-Feb-04 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Compass

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Navigational Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Surveying & Navigational T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

compass

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

March 2, 2004

Update Date

June 13, 2025