Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
Date:
1860
Object Number:
1939.390
Medium:
Brown patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Binnacle
Object Number:
Z.975
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
overall: 56 x 35 x 21 in.
Description:
Ship's binnacle; conical brass housing with two oval doors that open to reveal compass; mounted on cylindrical wooden column with two spherical iron weights, two attached lanterns with cylindrical brass covers (to illuminate compass), maker's plaque and a circular brass and glass level to gauge list of ship; opposite side is a cylindrical brass map case; all on wooden platform.
Gallery Label:
A binnacle houses a ship's compass and a lamp.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
