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
Type
kits (sets)
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
2018.69.2.5a-f
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f81058eb-8a63-4af1-b587-272bec0a5cb3

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