Joshua Humphreys Papers.

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Joshua Humphreys Papers.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647992420

Philadelphia, PA shipbuilder and designer. Designed the first ships for the U.S. Navy. Collection consists of a photostat of his book, "Principal Dimntions & Scantling etc. of a ship of each class..." dated 1719.

1 box (.25 linear foot).

Peabody Essex Museum

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Peabody Essex Museum

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Humphreys, Joshua, 1751-1838

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Joshua Humphreys was a clock maker working in Charlestown Township, Chester County, Penn. From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1750. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668257509 Merchant, of Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey. From the description of Daybook, 1799-1800 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86148569 ...