Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
Date
mid-late 20th century
Medium
ink, plastic
Dimensions
H x W: 5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
Description
Architectural House Plan and Plumbing Template owned by John Chase. The tan template has black printed text and cut out areas in various shapes. The plastic is partially transparent and has rounded corners. There are sections labeled with dimensions including for drink fountains, sink, lavatories, and ranges. There is a graphic for the degrees in a roof pitch. At the bottom, printed text in the center reads [HOUSE PLAN & PLUMBING TEMPLATE]. To the left of this is [HANDY] and on the right is [NO. 150]. There is some ink staining on the template. The reverse is blank, with the printed text visible through the plastic.
Place used
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Tools and Equipment
Type
templates
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
2018.69.3.1
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc7fe731-3e8b-4a7f-a957-b94e3da56b59

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