Photo of collection object Surveyor's Compass
John Heilig. Surveyor's Compass, ca. 1800. Brass, poplar, 3 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (9.5 x 36.2 cm). Purchase, Anna Glen B. Vietor Gift, in memory of her husband, Alexander Orr Vietor, 1985, (Photo: The Met)

Surveyor's Compass

ca. 1800

John Heilig

1765–1841

The American Wing

Maker/Artist
John Heilig
Formatted Medium
Brass, poplar
Medium
brass, poplar
Locations
Made in: Germantown, United States
Dimensions
3 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (9.5 x 36.2 cm)
Credit Line
Purchase, Anna Glen B. Vietor Gift, in memory of her husband, Alexander Orr Vietor, 1985

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