Tailor's compass dated 1836, Hancock, MA

1836

Object ID:

1993.1.27

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

Tailor's compass of maple (Acer spp.), brass or bronze, and steel. Painted yellow. One of the two brass pins that secure the clip that held chalk has been lost.

Massachusetts Hancock

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