Civil War era compass

Titles: Civil War era compass (Supplied title)

Description: Surveyor's hand compass with 32 directional subdivisions is in hinged mahogany case with a metal bar and pin to hold the compass needle stationary when the case is closed. It was used by Colonel John G. Clark for survey work on the Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan boundaries, in the Civil War, and at Fort Rice, Dakota Territory, 1865-66.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Use)

Creation

• owned/used by: Clark, John Garvin

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 1980.61.4

Notes

• This is an example of a military accoutrement used during the U.S. Civil War.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 2 items

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 3 1/4 inches diameter
• 7/8 inch depth

Subjects