drafting instrument set
Inventory Number2014-1-0128
ClassificationDrafting Equipment
Subject
Dimensionscompass : 16.2 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm (6 3/8 × 7/16 × 7/16 in.)
divider: 15 × 1.3 × 1.2 cm (5 7/8 × 1/2 × 1/2 in.)
accessory: 8.5 × 0.9 × 0.9 cm (3 3/8 × 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
divider: 15 × 1.3 × 1.2 cm (5 7/8 × 1/2 × 1/2 in.)
accessory: 8.5 × 0.9 × 0.9 cm (3 3/8 × 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Material
Descriptionone compass, one divider, one accessory
In Collection(s)
Signedon branch of compass: WFM WFM
on pen: WFM
FunctionA compass is used to draw circles and arcs.
A divider is used to mark off equal distances or provide proportionally-scaled measurements on a drafting plan.
A divider is used to mark off equal distances or provide proportionally-scaled measurements on a drafting plan.
ProvenanceLionel Spiro, Brookline, MA; Gift to CHSI, 2014.
Charrette Corporation
Date: 1964-2006
Object number: 2014-1-0098
