Collection Highlights
Study for "Departure of the Seventh Regiment for the War, April 19, 1861"
c. 1865-69
1946.174
Oil over graphite on brown paper, varnished, laid on heavy board, nailed and mounted on a wood panel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Binnacle
Object name
Binnacle
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.
Object Number
Z.975
Gallery Label
A binnacle houses a ship's compass and a lamp.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
