Drawing Board

2018/025

A “London” drawing board manufactured by Holbro

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Description

A 32 x 23 in “London” drawing board manufactured by Holbro. The 1969 Holbro catalogue describes this item as:

The “London” best quality Drawing Board for the Engineer. Made of first quality Canadian Softwood with raised edge of an approved black plastic material. With grooved back and slotted hardwood battens allowing for shrinkage or expansion

This item has the catalogue number EB22 and in Holbro’s March 1969 catalogue it was on sale for £7/14/-.

Rests (2 No), “Helix” drawing board clips (6 No) and T-square.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2018/025

Item Type

Short Description

Holbro "London" drawing board with rests

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

1962

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

"40 20 100" "HOLBRO" "AUGUST 1962"

Dimensions (mm)

825 x 580 x 40

Donor

Date Donated

August 2018

Materials

Wood and steel

Condition

Good

Display Location