Name/Title
Engineer's chain scale, triangular, model 1631P, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., 1940-1960.Entry/Object ID
2009.006.0059Description
Engineer's chain scale, 12" triangular, Paragon model 1631P, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (Hoboken, N.J.), no date, circa 1940-1960. Machined hardwood (boxwood) with applied white celluloid plastic rules; divided 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 parts to the inch; black ruling; 7/8" triangle with groove on all long sides; 12" scales; overall 12-1/2" long.
Marked with model number and "Keuffel & Esser Co. N.Y." and product line "Paragon." Catalogue name: Triangular Paragon Scales, Engineer's Chain Scales. (Note: this item is sometimes mislabeled as an architect's scale or rule.) Date of this item may be earlier.
K&E main offices and factory were in Hoboken during the period when this was manufactured.Acquisition
Accession
2009.006Source or Donor
Lukacs, ClaireAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.Made/Created
Date made
1940 - 1960Notes
Date: 1940-1960General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2009-05-22
