pocket sundial

pocket sundial

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Currently not on view
Object Name
pocket sundial
date made
17th century
place made
Germany
Measurements
case, folded - from catalog card: 2 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in x 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 5.3975 cm x 1.27 cm
equatorial ring - from catalog card: 2 in; x 5.08 cm
gnoman - from catalog card: 3/4 in; x 1.905 cm
overall: 2 3/4 in x 2 1/4 in x 3/4 in; 6.985 cm x 5.715 cm x 1.905 cm
ID Number
1984.0416.029
catalog number
1984.0416.029
accession number
1984.0416
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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