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Architect's scale, triangular, model 1621P, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., 1940-1960.
Object/Artifact
Architect's scale, 12" triangular, Paragon model 1621P, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (Hoboken, N.J.), no date, circa 1940-1960. Machined hardwood (boxwood) with applied white celluloid plastic rules; English measure; black ruling; 7/8" triangle with groove on all long sides; 12" scales; overall 12-3/4" long.
Marked with model number and "Keuffel & Esser Co. N.Y." and product line "Paragon." ((Note: this item listed as Triangular Paragon Scales, Architect's - Open Divided.) Date of this item may be earlier.
K&E main offices and factory were in Hoboken during the period when this was manufactured.
2009.006.0088
2009.006
Lukacs, Claire
Gift
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
1940 - 1960
Date: 1940-1960
Good
Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2009-06-17