Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796

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Rittenhouse, David (American instrument maker, astronomer, mathematician, 1732-1796)

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David Rittenhouse

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Rittenhouse, D. 1732-1796 (David),

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Citizen of Philadelphia 1732-1796

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David Rittenhouse was a maker of clocks and astronomical instruments in Norriton (Norristown) and Philadelphia, Penn.

From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1770-1780. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311544 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1765-1775. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311425 From the description of Brass dial wall clock, ca. 1774. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311652 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1770. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311525 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, 1760-1770. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668258789 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1750-1755. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311738 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1773. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311597 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1780-1796. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668306818 From the description of Clock, ca. 1785-1795. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770380146 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1760-1770. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311679 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, 1769. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311554 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1769. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311458 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1770-1773. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311479 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1780. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311439 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1760-1775. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311503

David Rittenhouse was an instrument-maker, astronomer, and treasurer of Pennsylvania. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1768, and served as its president from 1791 to 1796.

From the description of Receipt book, 1779-1785. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 86165464 From the description of Meteorological observations, 1784. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122578994 From the guide to the David Rittenhouse receipt book, 1779-1785, 1779-1785, (American Philosophical Society)

David Rittenhouse was an instrument-maker, astronomer, and treasurer of Pennsylvania; he was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1768.

From the guide to the Meteorological observations, 1784-1805, 1784-1805, (American Philosophical Society)

David Rittenhouse was an instrument-maker, astronomer, and treasurer of Pennsylvania. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1768.

From the description of Meteorological observations, 1784-1805. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122380142

Philadelphia astronomer, mathematician, and public official.

From the description of ALS : Philadelphia, to an unidentified correspondent, 1777 Mar. 5. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122580967

Philadelphia astronomer.

From the description of ALS : to William Moore, 1781 June 26. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122466305

Inventor, astronomer, mathematician, public official in Pennsylvania, and educator.

From the description of Papers of David Rittenhouse, 1781-1795. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449692

Philadelphia astronomer and mathematician, treasurer of Pennsylvania, first director of the U.S. Mint.

From the description of ALS : to Elias Boudinot, 1796 Feb. 12. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86165788

David Rittenhouse was an instrument-maker, astronomer, and treasurer of Pennsylvania. Elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1768, he served as its president from 1791 to 1796.

From the guide to the Meteorological observations, 1784, 1784, (American Philosophical Society)

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