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Small compass from a drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase

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
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

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