Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2012.2 |
Object Name |
Compass |
Title |
Rittenhouse & Potts Masonic Engraved Compass and Accompanying Pull Chain |
Artist |
Rittenhouse, Benjamin |
Artist 2 |
Potts, William Luken |
Date |
circa. 1796 |
Description |
Marked "Rittenhouse & Potts." |
Label |
Benjamin Rittenhouse, David's brother, was a talented creator of surveying tools. He and his former apprentice William Luken Potts made and sold compasses for two years together under "Rittenhouse & Potts." |
Material |
Engraved composite metal |
Dimensions |
H-8.25 W-6 L-13.75 inches |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society. |
Search Terms |
18th century eighteenth century scientific instrument freemasonry surveying navigation |