Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
2008.011 |
Object Identification Number |
2008.011.002d |
Object Name |
Compass, Proportional |
Donor |
Masengarb, John Vogt |
Description |
Metal compass from a drafting set. It consists of a brass handle and a pointed silver-colored tip. "1882" is scratched into the handle near the hinge at the top. The hinge is circular. This portion of the compass also has an indent on both sides. In the middle of the compass, there is a circular knob where the handle and the tip meet. As the knob is loosened, it allows the compass to be split apart. |
Dimensions |
W-0.875 L-4.875 D-0.625 inches |
Creation Date |
1882 |
Owned By |
Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Used By |
Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Material |
Metal |
Associated People |
Masengarb, John Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Search Terms |
Masengarb, John Vogt, Asmus Christian Metalworking Drafting Set Compass |
Provenance |
A note associated with this object indicated that the tools from this drafting set belonged to Asmus Christian Vogt. They may have been made in 1882 by his father. Vogt's trade in Denmark was tool and die cutting. Almost all items in this accession relate to the donor's grandfather, Asmus Christian Vogt (Fogt, original Danish spelling--changed after immigrating). He was born in Nakskov, Denmark on Dec. 13, 1868. He immigrated to the U.S.--Omaha, NE--1892. He died in Evanston, IL on June 10, 1949. During his lifetime, Vogt practiced metalworking. More family information may be found in the permanent file. |
Images |
090\2008011002d.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
04/10/2008 |