- 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
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 3/8 × 9/16 × 7/16 in. (16.2 × 1.5 × 1.1 cm)
- Description
- Divider from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The metal divider has a grooved handle at the top. The two (2) legs of the divider have a screw closure at the upper join. The ends of the legs are angled and each has a small needle point. There is a screw adjustment on the interior of one leg. The back of the join reads [Ridgway's / 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
- 2018.69.2.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




