Brass theodolite with oval wooden box. The theodolite consists of a brass circle whose cut-out center is separated into four quadrants by straight lines. The whole is engraved with measuring lines and label numbers. The center bars are engraved with "Eldad Lewi" and "Doolitle Lunr 46".
Context
Said to have been used by Judge Nathaniel Chipman (1752-1843) to survey Tinmouth, VT in 1762.
Acquisition
Accession
1890.1
Source or Donor
Murray, George T.
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Doolittle, Isaac, Jr. (1759-1821)
Date made
1780 - 1810
Place
City
New Haven
State/Province
Connecticut
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Theodolite
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Surveying Equipment
Nomenclature Class
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
