The image shows a Surveyor's Compass by John Heilig. The compass has a circular glass face with a star-shaped design in the center and a rotating bezel. The compass face is surrounded by a dark metal rim. Two metal arms extend from either side of the compass. The arms are straight with holes along their length. The arms are attached to the compass on either side. The background is white. The image is in black and white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1800
- Medium
- Brass, poplar
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 476 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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