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Title |
Dietzgen Pocket Compass |
Object Name |
Compass |
Catalog Number |
1997.018.024 |
Description |
Dietzgen Pocket Compass 1940 ca Mahogany case Initials " R K" carved into inside compass cover. Made by Eugene Dietzgen Company, Chicago and New York, NY for the Forest Service. Can set the declination The company was founded on November 13, 1885 under the name of Luhring & Dietzgen. This partnership was succeeded by Eugene Dietzgen & Co. in 1891. Successor corporation under the name of Eugene Dietzgen Co. of Illinois occurred on February 3, 1893 and the present corporate company, Eugene Dietzgen Co. of Delaware was incorporated in Delaware on October 29, 1917 >> Printed on compass face: "Standard Pocket Compass U.S. Forest Service"; Assume Ray Karr used this compass Photographed |
Date |
1940 ca |
Year Range from |
1935 |
Year Range to |
1950 |
Dimensions |
H-3.2 W-3 D-1.2 inches |
Material |
Metal/wood |
People |
Karr, Ray |
Subjects |
Compass |
Search Terms |
Surveying |
Collection |
Karr, Dr. Raymond and Jane |