Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A compass is used to determine direction on a ship. The needle always points north, so the ship is able to navigate using these directions. This compass uses a symbol representing the United States of America on the North indicator.
About This Item
- Title: Mariner's Compass, ca. 1850
- Creator: Hagger Bros.
- Creation Date: circa 1850
- Subject Date: circa 1850
- Location: USA
- Media: Brass, glass, wood
- Local Code: 4222
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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