Parallel Line Tracer 1859D made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1948-1960.
Entry/Object ID
2009.006.0201
Description
Parallel Line Tracer stock no. 1859D made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), no date, circa 1948-1960. "Xylonite" brand transparent plastic, 1-3/4" diameter, machined holes; stamped black numerals, logo and lettering. With: original printed stock envelope. Enclosed: printed product sheet , 4-5/8" x 6-5/8".
Apparently introduced with the 41st edition catalog of 1949. Different items using the 1859 stock number appear in prior catalogs. Product sheet has a 1948 copyright.
Front of product sheet has an illustration showing it in use.
Back of product sheet has some suggested uses with details of how to use it:
In Graph Plotting
In Mapping
In Railroad Work
In Airplane or Ship Design
For Cross-hatching
As A Lettering Guide
In Artwork
In Mathematical Analysis
K&E had their main office and factories in Hoboken when this item was made.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.006
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
