- Manufactured by
- L. L. Ridgway Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1936
- Owned by
- Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
- Date
- mid-late 20th century
- Medium
- metal, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 11/16 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (14.5 × 0.9 × 1 cm)
- Description
- Ruling pen from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The pen has a black handle. The plastic handle is connected to the metal top with a grooved join. The top of the ruling pen has two (2) metal prongs with a screw in the center to adjust the width of the opening. The screw is engraved with [RIDGWAY'S GERMANY]. The prongs are tapered at the end.
- Place made
- Germany, Europe
- Place used
- Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Tools and Equipment
- Topic
- Architecture
- Building Arts
- Design
- Labor
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
- Object number
- 2018.69.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




