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16th-century string-gnomon dials

Four examples of a standard form of portable horizontal dial from the late 16th century, at least three of them [1, 2, 3] made in Munich.

Other narratives:

  • Inventory no. 52396 - Epact entry
  • Inventory no. 52396 - Former Display Label

Related Objects:

  • Inventory No. 36320, "Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Marcus Purmann, Munich, 1597" [1924-0/part], Purmann, Marcus
  • Inventory No. 44205, "Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Ulrich Schniep, Munich?, 1572" [1924-0/part], Schniep, Ulrich
  • Inventory No. 52396, "Inclining String-Gnomon Dial, by Alexius Schniep, Munich, 1578" [1924-0/part], Schniep, Alexius
  • Inventory No. 53639, "Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Andreas Mar, German?, 1589" [1924-0/part], Mar, Andreas
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