Sun Compass, Bumstead

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Pioneer Instrument Co.

Physical Description

85mm diameter, 110 high; 24 hour dial and azimuth scale; white on black.

Credit Line

Transferred from the Department of Commerce

Inventory Number

A19570152000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Navigational

Materials

Aluminum alloy, brass, iron alloy, glass, black lacquer paint, white paint, and celluloid

Dimensions

3-D: 11 x 8.5cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/8 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv908a22451-8382-4072-a264-664ba60e0512

Record ID

nasm_A19570152000