J. Kleininger German, late 18th to 19th century Germany
Portable Compass Sundial
c. 1790
Wood, hand-colored etching on paper, and glass with string gnomon
8.7 × 5.2 cm (3.4 × 2 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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