Drafting Compass and Case

Name/Title

Drafting Compass and Case

Entry/Object ID

2004.003.012 a-c

Description

a) drafting bow compass; b) fitted case; c) cleaning cloth. a) chrome-plated drafting bow compass, with the ends of both arms having screw knobs so that other accessories may be fitted. One end now fitted with point and other with thick lead. One arm marked "geotec". b) black plastic case with central block formed to fit compass and attachments; covered with red cotton velveteen and short ends finished with black paper. Block has places for extension attachment and ruling pen [?] accessory and another unidentified accessory. Attached to each short end is a rectangular clear plastic flap which folds over to protect compass. Black plastic underflap of case has applied rectangle of stiffened red velveteen. Black plastic flap printed in gold with "geotec/322 9050". Closed with two black snaps. c) rectangle of orange cotton velveteen cleaning cloth fits inside case.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Reeves, Ken

Notes

Accession Date: 10-Feb-04 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Compass, Drafting

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Drafting

Nomenclature Class

Drafting T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

compass; case, drafting compass; case

Class

Communication, Tools & Equipment for - Drafting T&E - None Required

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

March 10, 2004

Update Date

June 29, 2023