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Washington's Compass

Washington's Compass

A surveyor's compass, believed to be given to George Washington by David Rittenhouse in 1782. Washington was known to have surveyed and re-surveyed his own land until the month before he died.
Galleries: General Navigation Supports, George Washington, Smithsonian Museum of American History
Keywords: american history, compass, district of columbia, george washington, history, national museum of american history, smithsonian, smithsonian museum of american history, surveying, surveyor, washington, washington dc
Photo Location: National Museum of American History, Washington, DC
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 06/25/2009
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 1/30
F Number: 28/10
Original Dimensions: 4570×3046
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 38°53'28.53"N 77°1'48.04"W
Picture Number: 567