ITEM — unspecified: Box 3, folder 6
Identifier: hsi00001
Chronometer making: notes copies from J. Hutton's book, 1844, 1844 Digital
Scope and Contents
Notebook created by William Bond & Son containing instructions on creating chronometers, copied from a work of English clock maker John Hutton (active 1830-1868), dated 1844. The volume includes some illustrations and notes laid in, and a table at the end with assorted numbers.
Dates
- Creation: 1844
Researcher Access
Appointment necessary to consult collection. Please contact chsi@fas.harvard.edu for further information.
Extent
5.5 linear feet (6 document boxes, 9 flat boxes, 4 portfolio folders)Creator
- From the Collection: Bond, William Cranch, 1789-1859 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University Repository
Contact:
Science Center, Room 250
One Oxford Street
Cambridge MA 02138 United States
(617) 495-2779
chsi@fas.harvard.edu
Science Center, Room 250
One Oxford Street
Cambridge MA 02138 United States
(617) 495-2779
chsi@fas.harvard.edu