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Pencil Compass

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1950-1970

GUSN

GUSN-56194

Description

Adjustable needle & lead points, knurled knob

Details

Descriptive Terms

compasses (drawing instruments)
steel (alloy)
Steel
COMPASS, PENCIL

Associated Building

Original to Gropius House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Ecobra (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

5.375 x 0.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ise Gropius

Accession Number

1984.641

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