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Brunton compass (geologist's pocket transit compass) in leather case
United States scientific equipment
1905-19123 1/4 x 3 x 1 1/2 in. (8 x 8 x 4 cm)
Wm. Ainsworth & Sons (1905 - 1938) Primary
Object Type:
scientific equipment
Creation Places:
North America, United States, Colorado
Medium and Support:
metal
Credit Line:
Bequest of Miriam Look MacMillan
Accession Number:
1994.9.644.a&b
Patented in 1894, this specialized geologist's transit compass with a lid incorporates a two-dimensional clinometer level and scale, peep sight and mirror, and sighting arm. It is used in sighting and recording geological features. manufactured by Wm. Ainsworth & Sons, Denver
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Latitude: 39.753884, Longitude: -104.990126
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