Surveyor's Compass
Object type: Surveyor's compass
Department: The American Wing
Culture: American
Artist: John Heilig
Artist bio: 1765–1841
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: American
Date: ca. 1800
Medium: Brass, poplar
Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (9.5 x 36.2 cm)
Geography: Made in Germantown   United States  
Credit line: Purchase, Anna Glen B. Vietor Gift, in memory of her husband, Alexander Orr Vietor, 1985
Accession year: 1985