Scale, Architect's
Object number2008.122.3
Date1940-1949
MediumWood; ink
Credit LineGift of Jon Sylvander
DescriptionStandard triangular wooden architect's scale. Open divided graduations printed in black ink on three separate sides.Dimensions0.875 x 12.75 in. (2.2 x 32.4 cm)InscriptionsOpen divided graduations printed in black ink on three separate sides: "1 1/2 [-] 3", "3/3 [-] 3/4", "1/3 [-] 1/4", "1/2 [-] 1", "3/32 [-] 3/16", "16".
Marks"U.S. ST'D".
Historical NotesDrafting tool used by donor Jon Sylvander's father, Paul Sylvander. A draftsman at Carnegie Steel in Braddock, Pennsylvania and co-owner of the Mountain Top Pop Company in Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania, Paul was an avid inventor and even obtained a patent for his Add-a-Bucket idea.
Related institution
Carnegie Steel Company
Previous owner
Paul Sylvander
(1902 - 1946)
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