carrying case for magnetic compass
Date: mid 20th Century
Inventory Number: 2003-1-0230
Classification: Magnetic Compass
Subject:
Maker: American
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
Box: 5.7 × 8.6 × 8.7 cm (2 1/4 × 3 3/8 × 3 7/16 in.)
Description:
Dark green plastic case with brass snap, finished in black. On the back of the case is a belt loop.
Signedunsigned
Inscribedembossed in gold on front of case: CASE CARRYING / 10643560
FunctionFor carrying a pocket compass. May be attached to a belt or backpack strap.
ProvenancePrivate Donor, Troy, NY, 2003.