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Compass
Improved ship's compass card designed by Edward Evan Williams. Constructed of tissue paper, with a stiffened linen rim to which are attached green threads and central slim metal fixing struts. It bears an emblem in which is printed/written "E.E. Williams, Newport, Mon, Patent No. 518". Possibly the original prototype? With original card box (2009.90/2)
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2009.90/1
Acquisition
Purchase, 18/9/2009
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 255
Height
(mm): 8
Weight
(g): 395.7
Material
paper
linen
cotton
metal
Location
In store
Classification
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