Sujet
Large compass from a drafting took kit used by John S. Chase, mid-late 20th century. Creator: Keuffel & Esser Co..
Légende
Large compass from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. Chase (1925-2012) was the first licensed African-American architect in the state of Texas, and the first African-American to serve on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. The metal compass has a grooved handle and adjustable circle at the top. The hinge is attached to two (2) legs. There is a central wheel between the legs. The bottom of one leg has a metal needle point. The other has a lower hinged tip with a screw closure. A piece of graphite is secured at the bottom of the leg. One leg is engraved with [K & E CO / GERMANY].
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM21A78_235
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
125,1Mo (1,9Mo) / 47,3cm x 66,2cm / 5588 x 7823 (300dpi)