Miner's Compass

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Description:

This instrument is known variously as a miner's compass or a dip needle. The inscription reads "W. & L.E. GURLEY, TROY, N.Y."

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.335530Catalog Number: 335530Accession Number: 321714

Object Name: Miner's Compassminer's compass

Measurements: overall: 7/8 in x 4 1/2 in x 4 1/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 11.43 cm x 10.4775 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-539b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1465400

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