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Accession # |
2019.51.2.016 |
Item Name |
Set, Drafting Set, Lettering |
Description |
"Unitech Drafting Tool Mechanical Lettering Set" (.01-.016) dated 1988-1990. The set consists of two guide rulers (.01 and .02), pen tips (.03-.08), a scriber (.09), six metal blades (.010-.015) and a case (.016). The guide rulers (.01 and .02) are made of white plastic and have black letters and numbers on the front. The guide ruler (.01) has three black letters on the left "80/120/200" (written below each other) beside letters and numbers. Each row has a larger font size. On the right in red is written "size of pen" and "00/0/3". On the far right in red lettering is "unitech/44-3202" (beside the unitech logo). The other ruler (.02) has three black letters on the left "100/140/240" (written below each other) beside letters and numbers of different sizes. On the right in red lettering is "size of pen" and "00/1/3". The lettering set comes with five white plastic pen tips with a number pressed in black ink on the top. This includes the following: "00" (.03), "0" (.04), "1" (.05), "2" (.06), "3" (.07). Adhered to each pen tip is a gold paper label printed with "Lettering Pen" on the front. The set also has a small metal pen tip (.08). The metal scriber (.09) is attached in the centre with two metal arms. One arm holds the pencil pen nib and the other has a pointed based holding it in place. Both arms meet in the centre and they are covered by a blue plastic lid. On the outside is an adjustable screw. One of the arms extends backward where there is a blue painted metal ball at the end of the point. The items are all stored in a green plastic case (.016). The inside of the case is lined with foam and has cutout areas that fit the shape of each piece in the lettering set. The lid closes with a snap fastener. On the top is printed "Unitech" beside its logo. |
Date |
1988-1990 DURING |
Provenance |
The lettering set was used and owned by Senior Planning Technician, Joe Carbone of the County of Wellington. Joe used it primarily when he was in school studying for a Municipal Planning and Development Technician diploma at Mohawk College in Hamilton from 1988 until 1990. Joe brought them to the County when he started his employment with the Planning and Development Department as a Planning Technician in 1990. However, the tools were rarely used on the job as the Planning Department used AutoCAD software to create and maintain maps. |
Person \ Organization |
County of Wellington Planning Department |
Place |
Wellington County |
Year Range from |
1988 |
Year Range to |
1990 |