Thesaurus Term/Concept: SUNDIAL
| Identifier | 95316 |
|---|---|
| Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A device for telling the time by the sun, using the shadow cast by a gnomon, or sometimes a spot of light through a small hole. They were often used for checking the accuracy of clocks. They range from panels on the sides of churches to pocket watch size. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Find Type | FSF18062: SUNDIAL (17th century to 18th century - 1601 AD to 1700 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF9202: SUNDIAL (17th century to 19th century - 1601 AD to 1800 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF26262: SUNDIAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF45278: SUNDIAL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD) |
| Find Type | FSF17837: SUNDIAL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?) |
| Find Type | FSF9181: SUNDIAL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?) |