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Napier compasses

Scope note

Lightweight folding compasses consisting of legs with upper portion cut away to allow hinged lower legs to fold up inward and with pivoting reversible points that provide ink, pencil, and plain points.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000253401

Broader Terms used

compasses (drawing instruments)

Equivalent Terms used

Napier compass

Created

13yrs ago

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