Liquid Compass
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Liquid Compass

TitleLiquid Compass
ArtistRitchie, Edward S.
Date1863 19th century
Mediumoverall: 3 5/8 in x 5 1/4 in x 7 1/4 in; 9.2075 cm x 13.335 cm x 18.415 cm
ClassificationNautical Compass (Liquid)
OriginUnited States: Massachusetts, Boston United States: Massachusetts
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Liquid Compass” is a work by Ritchie, Edward S., dated 1863. It is executed in overall: 3 5/8 in x 5 1/4 in x 7 1/4 in; 9.2075 cm x 13.335 cm x 18.415 cm and classified as nautical compass (liquid). This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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