Artist/Maker
B. Wood
Used by
Watson Ferris
Telescope
1820-1850
Place madeLiverpool, England, Europe
Brass, glass
closed: 20 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 52.7 x 6.7 cm )
Gift of Miss Anna Gertrude Ferris, Miss Katherine Livingstone Ferris, and Mr. Gilbert Bishop Ferris
1947.125
According to the accession records, this telescope once belonged to Captain Watson Ferris (1804-1853), great-uncle of the donors. Ferris served as captain of the "Liverpool," the "Westchester," and the "St. George."
DescriptionHand-held telescope with brass casing.Markingsengraved: on side of inner cylinder: "B. Wood / Liverpool"
ClassificationsMARITIME TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
