Compass Precision Instruments Wallet Case of Drawing Instruments

The Smithsonian catalogs Compass Precision Instruments Wallet Case of Drawing Instruments as drawing instruments, set of in its Mathematics records.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This folding cardboard and wood case is covered with black leather and lined with green velvet. It closes with two metal snaps and is marked in the upper right corner: 2300. The back of the case is marked: Made in Germany. The set includes:

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A CLOSER LOOK

The Smithsonian lists the object under Mathematics and dates it mid 20th century.

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Smithsonian InstitutionCompass Precision Instruments Wallet Case of Drawing Instruments

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