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- 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.