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Navigational Instrument: quadrant, used by Capt. Alanson Ford, marked
11.5" x 9" x 4.5" quadrant made by Spencer, Browning & Co. in London, England c. 1850. A quadrant is a measuring instrument used primarily in navigation. Used by Captain Alanson Ford, born January 18, 1838 and died June 17, 1903. Contained in a box (Object ID 1954.46.2). Navigational Instrument: quadrant, used by Capt. Alanson Ford, marked Quadrant in box (box broken), used by Captain Alanson Ford, born January 18,1838, died June 17, 1903. Quadrant marked Spencer, Browning & Co., London. (box newcat= 1954.0046.001.002) Old number 785