Drafting Set

Object NameSet, Drafting

Historic Owner Charles H. O'Day

Association USS Growler (SSG-577)

Date1959–1961

PeriodCold War; Vietnam War

Mediumplastic, felt, metal, lead

ClassificationsT & E for Communication

Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Family of Charles H. O'Day. 2021.22.02a-d

Object number2021.22.02a-d

DescriptionSet, Drafting; Rectangular black plastic case (a) that holds a drafting set with divider (b), compass (c) and small flat head screwdriver (d).

Drafting case (a) - Black plastic case that houses drafting tools (b-d). The case folds closed with two metal snap closures. The top flap is shaped like an envelope. Interior of the case is lined with black felt and has inset areas for the tools. There is a red and gold sticker on the bottom proper left corner of the interior that reads "Charvos // U.S.A.". There is a remnant of an adhesive label on the underside of the top flap that is indecipherable.

Drafting divider (b) - Silver metal drafting divider that has conical handle at top with a hinge for two legs that end in sharp metal needles. The needles can be adjusted and removed with a small flat head screwdriver. An inscription on one leg near the top reads "K & E co. // Germany".

Drafting compass (c) - Silver metal drafting compass that has a conical handle at the top and a hinge for two legs. One leg has a silver metal needle and the other has a small lead piece at the end. Each leg has a small wheel to use for adjustment of the lead and needle. An inscription on one leg near the center reads "Charvos U.S.A".

Flat head screwdriver (d) - Small metal flat head screwdriver with red and black plastic handle that is open at the top and hollow in the center. There are indented grooves around the entirety of the handle.

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