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
Type
kits (sets)
ruling pens
drafting, drawing and writing 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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53a2ec4b2-afd2-48f8-a7aa-9f840377c802

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