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Maker(s):Cutler, James R.
Culture:American (1715-1795)
Title:Sundial
Date Made:1774
Type:Timekeeping Device
Materials:Lead
Place Made:North America; United States
Accession Number:  MH SK B.14.O.15.2
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Label Text:
SKINNER CATALOGUE: A very fine square sun dial in lead. Divided to show hours and half hours, with figures marked in Roman numerals from 4 A M to 8 P M. Also marked with compass directions, N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW, and Fecit 1779 Jas .....flef Salem. Holes in the four corners by which to fasten it to a pedestal. Base 9 1/4" x 9 1/4". Style 4 1/8" x 7 1/2" x 5". Cat. 1/14/1937.

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Cutler, James R.

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