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- Date
- 1917
- Material
- skin; fibre; metal; glass; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 104.38.1006 a,b
- Description
- Two pair binoculars in leather cases. Binoculars of dark green metal marked: “CARL ZEISS. JENA. Fernglas 08” Pair (a) has “Nr. 26615” & “IV 1917” and pair (b) marked “Nr. 31134” & “V 1917”. Both cases have label of German text inside lid. Case (a) has a label on top of original label which reads: “…
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- Title
- Binoculars
- Date
- 1917
- Material
- skin; fibre; metal; glass; paper
- Dimensions
- 14.5 x 8.0 x 17.5 cm
- Description
- Two pair binoculars in leather cases. Binoculars of dark green metal marked: “CARL ZEISS. JENA. Fernglas 08” Pair (a) has “Nr. 26615” & “IV 1917” and pair (b) marked “Nr. 31134” & “V 1917”. Both cases have label of German text inside lid. Case (a) has a label on top of original label which reads: “Please return to: George Vaux Jr. Gulph Rd. Bryn Mawr. Penna. U.S.A.” Case (a) has leather strap and case (b) has a canvas strap.
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- sports
- hiking
- tourism
- military
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.38.1006 a,b
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Aneroid Barometer
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- Date
- 1900 – 1905
- Material
- metal; glass; paper; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 104.30.1006 a,b
- Description
- Two aneroid barometer-altimeters (a & b) labeled: “Keuffel & Esser Co. N.Y. MADE IN ENGLAND. Improved Surveying Aneroid Compensated” Black oxidized finish on the case. Altitude graduation up to 12,000 feet. Leather carrying cases contain comparative pressure test sheet dated 1903 and issued by Keuf…
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- Title
- Aneroid Barometer
- Date
- 1900 – 1905
- Material
- metal; glass; paper; skin
- Dimensions
- 10.5 x 8.5 cm
- Description
- Two aneroid barometer-altimeters (a & b) labeled: “Keuffel & Esser Co. N.Y. MADE IN ENGLAND. Improved Surveying Aneroid Compensated” Black oxidized finish on the case. Altitude graduation up to 12,000 feet. Leather carrying cases contain comparative pressure test sheet dated 1903 and issued by Keuffel & Esser.
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- surveying
- science
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.30.1006 a,b
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Surveyor Compass
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- Date
- 1900 – 1910
- Material
- metal; glass; skin; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1012
- Description
- Prismatic azimuth compass with dark green oxidized brass case. Leather carrying case.
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- Title
- Surveyor Compass
- Date
- 1900 – 1910
- Material
- metal; glass; skin; fibre
- Dimensions
- 12.0 x 10.0 cm
- Description
- Prismatic azimuth compass with dark green oxidized brass case. Leather carrying case.
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- surveying
- science
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1012
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- Date
- c. 1915
- Material
- metal; glass; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1013 a-c
- Description
- 3 prismatic compasses, olive-drab painting on the body, military issue, marked: “U.S.E.D. CREAGH-OSBORNE MARCHING COMPASS. MARK VII. MOD.E. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. In leather carrying cases. “Captain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy, (1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses …
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- Title
- Compass
- Date
- c. 1915
- Material
- metal; glass; skin
- Dimensions
- 9.0 x 7.0 cm
- Description
- 3 prismatic compasses, olive-drab painting on the body, military issue, marked: “U.S.E.D. CREAGH-OSBORNE MARCHING COMPASS. MARK VII. MOD.E. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. In leather carrying cases. “Captain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy, (1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses with the British Admiralty and inventor. His various inventions were built by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, Dent & Co & Johnson Ltd, Sperry Gyroscopes Co., etc. There exist two versions of a sturdy and heavy LENSATIC marching compass made by SPERRY GYROSCOPE Co. BROOKLYN N.Y.” “MARK VII MOD.E. Technical Data: - Foldable rifle-type sighting system- Adjustable lense- Case: brass- Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 32 mm- Weight: 230 gr- Fluid damped compass card”Quoted material from: http://www.compassmuseum.com/hand/hand_2.htm
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1013 a-c
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- Date
- 1903 – 1920
- Material
- wood; metal; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1099 a-d
- Description
- 3 folding wooden tripod legs with brass fittings stamped: “FOLMER GRAFLEX CORP. ROCHESTER, N.Y. U.S.A. CROWN TRIPOD No. 1. PATENTED JUNE 23, 1903”. Wooden tripod top with brass fittings in original box labeled: “CROWN TRIPOD TOP No. 1. Manufactured by FOLMER GRAFLEX CORPORATION. ROCHESTER, N.Y. U.S…
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- Title
- Tripod
- Date
- 1903 – 1920
- Material
- wood; metal; paper
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 40.0 cm
- Description
- 3 folding wooden tripod legs with brass fittings stamped: “FOLMER GRAFLEX CORP. ROCHESTER, N.Y. U.S.A. CROWN TRIPOD No. 1. PATENTED JUNE 23, 1903”. Wooden tripod top with brass fittings in original box labeled: “CROWN TRIPOD TOP No. 1. Manufactured by FOLMER GRAFLEX CORPORATION. ROCHESTER, N.Y. U.S.A.”
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1099 a-d
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- Date
- 1900 – 1940
- Material
- wood; metal; cork; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 104.18.1034 a-e
- Description
- Five bundles of fishing rods. Rods are collapsible. Four of the five have fabric carrying cases. (a) is two rods tied together. (d) has a net with handle to attach to fishing pole.
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- Title
- Fishing Rod
- Date
- 1900 – 1940
- Material
- wood; metal; cork; fibre
- Dimensions
- 117.0 x 7.0 cm
- Description
- Five bundles of fishing rods. Rods are collapsible. Four of the five have fabric carrying cases. (a) is two rods tied together. (d) has a net with handle to attach to fishing pole.
- Subject
- Vaux family
- sports
- fishing
- hiking
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.18.1034 a-e
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Engraving Plate
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- Date
- 1915 – 1930
- Material
- metal; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 104.43.1012
- Description
- 16 copper engraving plates mounted on wooden blocks in cardboard box marked in pencil: “Copper negatives of Camping trips CBH.” 10 of the plates have images of camping, mountain scenes, trail riding, etc. 6 of the plates have images which appear to be from the Middle East - desert scenes, camels, e…
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- Title
- Engraving Plate
- Date
- 1915 – 1930
- Material
- metal; wood
- Dimensions
- 2.5 x 6.0 x 10.0 cm
- Description
- 16 copper engraving plates mounted on wooden blocks in cardboard box marked in pencil: “Copper negatives of Camping trips CBH.” 10 of the plates have images of camping, mountain scenes, trail riding, etc. 6 of the plates have images which appear to be from the Middle East - desert scenes, camels, etc. Some blocks are labeled “Hinman” or “Mrs. Hinman” and two are labeled “Smith.”These items were transferred to the Archives by SS in May/June 2014.
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.43.1012
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