Civil-war era surveyor's kit (?) [realia].

Record ID: 
221627
Accession number: 
MA 6065
Published: 
[18--]
Credit: 
Bequest; Miss Julia P. Wightman; 1994.
Description: 
1 surveyor's kit.
Notes: 

With a note that reads, "Probably belonging to General Ferrero of Petersburg Va. crater etc.," and inscription on inside of lid: "Dr. O.S. Wightman from Mrs. Ferrero 190?"

Summary: 

A set of tools including several sharp implements, a pencil, and several measuring devices, one marked "Agnew & Zanetti, Manchester."

Medium: 
Shagreen (case), metal, and ivory.
Dimensions: 
17 x 7 x 3 cm.
Provenance: 
From the library of Miss Julia P. Wightman.
Classification: