- 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, graphite
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 3/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/2 in. (10.6 × 3.6 × 1.2 cm)
- Description
- Small compass from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The metal compass has a grooved handle and an adjustable circle at the top. The hinge is attached to two (2) legs which narrow at the top at the join. There is a central wheel between the legs. The bottom of one leg has a metal needle point. The other has a hinged bottom with a screw attachment and a small piece of graphite. The reverse reads [Ridgway's GERMANY].
- Place made
- Germany, Europe
- Place used
- Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- 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
- 2018.69.2.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.