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Manufactured by:
Haworth, Inc., American, founded 1948  Search this
Owned by:
John S. Chase, American, 1925 - 2012  Search this
Medium:
ink, plastic
Dimensions:
H x W: 6 × 7 1/8 in. (15.2 × 18.1 cm)
Type:
templates
Place used:
United States, North and Central America
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Place made:
Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1984
Description:
Architectural plumbing fixture template by Haworth, Inc. owned by John Chase. The off-white template has black printed text and cut out areas in various shapes. The plastic is partially transparent. The right side of the template has [HAWORTH] with linear detailing in red. Along the top edge are ruler measurements. There are sections for plan views to 1/4 and 1/8 scale and elevation to 3/8 scale. There are bordered sections for “Unitek electronic support.” The plastic has three (3) holes along the bottom edge, possibly to secure the template in a binder ring. The reverse is blank, with the printed text visible through the plastic.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Architecture  Search this
Building Arts  Search this
Design  Search this
Labor  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
Object number:
2018.69.3.5
Restrictions & Rights:
© 1984 Haworth, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d7bc205a-982f-47ce-8157-bd8616a8d4f0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.69.3.5