Contributed by Farnsworth Museum of Art through Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc.
Description
Wooden device created by Jonathan Fisher to aid in his survey work. Surveying was one of the many ways Fisher used his skills to supplement his parson's salary.
Decorative detail in ink on wood.
About This Item
- Title: Survey Instrument, Blue Hill, 1809
- Creator: Jonathan Fisher
- Creation Date: 1809
- Subject Date: circa 1809
- Location: Blue Hill, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Wood, glass, metal
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Tools--Maine--Blue Hill
- Fisher, Jonathan, 1768-1847--Associated objects
- Artists--Maine--Blue Hill
- Clergy--Maine--Blue Hill
- Surveying--Maine--Blue Hill
- Measuring instruments--Maine--Blue Hill
- Sextants
For more information about this item, contact:
Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc.44 Miles Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2459
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