- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
- Date
- mid-late 20th century
- Medium
- ab: plastic;
- c-f: graphite
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 3/16 × 5/16 × 5/16 in. (3 × 0.8 × 0.8 cm)
- Description
- Container of spare compass lead from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The clear, cylindrical container (a) has a grooved cap (b). Inside the container are four (4) loose pieces of graphite (c-f). The circular pieces of graphite have angled tips. The base of the container reads [GERMANY].
- Place made
- Germany, Europe
- Place used
- 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
- 2018.69.2.5a-f
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




