Manufactured by:

Keuffel & Esser Co., American, 1867 - 1982  Search this

Owned by:

John S. Chase, American, 1925 - 2012  Search this

Medium:

metal, graphite

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 3/16 × 9/16 in. (6.5 × 5.5 × 1.5 cm)

Type:

kits (sets)

drafting, drawing and writing equipment

compasses (drawing instruments)

Place made:

Germany, Europe

Place used:

Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America

Date:

mid-late 20th century

Description:

Large compass from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The metal compass has a grooved handle and adjustable circle at the top. The hinge is attached to two (2) legs. There is a central wheel between the legs. The bottom of one leg has a metal needle point. The other has a lower hinged tip with a screw closure. A piece of graphite is secured at the bottom of the leg. One leg is engraved with [K & E CO / GERMANY].

Topic:

African American  Search this

Architecture  Search this

Building Arts  Search this

Design  Search this

Labor  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase

Object number:

2018.69.2.3

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Tools and Equipment-Occupational

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd550e3370b-a411-4d8b-a002-d2d2f2f34354

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.69.2.3