On View
Circulation Gallery
Exhibition
A Century in the Making
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Cook, Julian Abele Sr., American, 1904 - 1986
Date
mid-20th Century
Medium
steel with copper alloy and lacquer
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 9/16 × 1 × 1/8 in. (9.1 × 2.6 × 0.3 cm)
Description
A silver metal drawing compass, with lead attached, owned and used by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr. The compass is composed of steel with copper alloy screws and features a ridged handle, straight legs, and an adjustable screw hinge.
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Tools and Equipment
Type
tools
compasses (drawing instruments)
Topic
Architecture
Craftsmanship
Design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter Cook in honor of Julian Francis Abele and Julian Abele Cook, Sr.
Object number
2021.95.6
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53fb542ad-d24d-4052-a0f2-91f3abd19fa2

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