Architect's scale, model 8892, made by Keuffel & Esser Co. (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d. ca.1940s-1950s

side with maker's mark

side with maker's mark

Name/Title

Architect's scale, model 8892, made by Keuffel & Esser Co. (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d. ca.1940s-1950s

Entry/Object ID

2009.006.0054

Description

Architect's scale, triangular wood, model 8892, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (Hoboken, N.J.), no date, circa 1940s-1950s. Painted wood with English measure in black ruling; 7/8" triangle with groove on all long sides; 12" scales; overall 12-1/2" long. Marked with model number and "K&E Co. [star symbol] Star Quality." Typical scale rule for students. K&E main offices and factory were in Hoboken during the period when this was manufactured.

Acquisition

Accession

2009.006

Source or Donor

Lukacs, Claire

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1950

Notes

Date: 1940-1950

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2009-05-18