Japanese Wind Direction Indicator

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Description:

This Japanese wind direction indicator was probably made during World War II. The inscription reads “Nissin Electrical Works. Model 98.”

Ref: W. E. K. Middleton, Catalog of Meteorological Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology (Washington, D.C., 1969), p. 81.

Maker: Nissin Electric Co., Ltd.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.316269Catalog Number: 316269Accession Number: 224564

Object Name: wind direction indicator

Measurements: overall: 4 1/2 in x 8 in x 9 13/16 in; 11.43 cm x 20.32 cm x 24.92375 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-1434-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1167543

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