Manufactured by:

L. L. Ridgway Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1936  Search this

Owned by:

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

Medium:

metal, graphite

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 4 3/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/2 in. (10.6 × 3.6 × 1.2 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:

Small compass from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The metal compass has a grooved handle and an adjustable circle at the top. The hinge is attached to two (2) legs which narrow at the top at the join. There is a central wheel between the legs. The bottom of one leg has a metal needle point. The other has a hinged bottom with a screw attachment and a small piece of graphite. The reverse reads [Ridgway's 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:

2018.69.2.6

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/fd529389924-4e3d-4078-8440-29a4813c59d4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.69.2.6