Polishing Compound

Description:

This glass jar came from the shop of Henry Fitz (1808-1863), America’s first successful commercial telescope maker. The substance it contains is probably a polishing compound.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Willard H. Howell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.315158.077Accession Number: 215541Catalog Number: 315158.077

Object Name: polishing compound, jar ofObject Type: polish

Physical Description: glass (overall material)plastic (cap material)Measurements: overall: 14 cm x 5.3 cm x 5.3 cm; 5 1/2 in x 2 1/16 in x 2 1/16 inoverall: 5 1/2 in x 2 in x 2 in; 13.97 cm x 5.08 cm x 5.08 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-a297-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1350021

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