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: 2 3/8 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (6 × 1 × 1 cm)
Description
Ruling pen attachment from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The small metal attachment 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. The other end is forked to fit into a ruling pen handle.
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
2018.69.2.8
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5db21325f-9742-4db8-9027-9e79f2cade2a

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