Large Compass from a Drafting Tool Kit
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Framed Print of Large compass from a drafting took kit used by John S. Chase, mid-late 20th century
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 and E CO / GERMANY]. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Black History Heritage Artifacts , African American Cultural Heritage Objects , African American Architectural Drawing Tools , Vintage Drafting Compass Kit , John S Chase Architectural Equipment , Keuffel Esser Co Drafting Tools , Mid Century Drafting Tool Kits USA , Architectural Drawing Instruments America , Mathematical Instrumentation In Architecture
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Step into the past with our Framed Print featuring a Large Compass from a Drafting Tool Kit used by the pioneering architect John S. Chase. This relic, hailing from the mid-late 20th century and sourced from Heritage Images, is a testament to Chase's groundbreaking career as the first licensed African-American architect in the state of Texas. Bring a piece of architectural history into your home or office with this beautifully framed and preserved artifact. A must-have for architects, historians, or anyone with an appreciation for mid-century design and American history.
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