Paragon 1375T-1 drafting scale made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca.1950-1960.
Entry/Object ID
2009.006.0092
Description
Paragon 1376T-1 drafting scale (for drafting machine) made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (Hoboken, N.J.), no date, circa 1950-1960. Clear plastic with markings stamped in black on underside (beneath beveled edges) with metal mounting brackets (chuck plate) at ends on top face. Overall: 12-3/4" long x 1-5/8" deep x 3/16" thick not including mounting bracket. Manufacturer's marks stamped at top center in black.
Graduations (measuring rule): 1st edge, 1/8" & 1/4" to 1 foot; 2nd edge, 1/2" & 1" to 1 foot.
Mounting bracket at each end on face for reversible mounting (end to end) on Paragon Drafting or Map Making Machine.
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.
