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Drafting compass owned by Julian Abele Cook Sr.
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Drafting compass owned by Julian Abele Cook Sr.

Unidentified · mid-20th Century

copper alloy with steel and lacquer
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

A German silver metal Songenner II drawing compass, owned and used by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr. The compass is constructed of copper alloy with steel drawing leg ends and a faded orange lacquer throughout. The compass features a short and ridged handle, straight legs, and an adjustable hinge.

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