This Drafting Kit with Case Compass Engineering Instrument Tool Set came from Donald D. Ostendorf of Kearney, Nebraska. I would guess it was used around the 1950’s. The precision tools have wood handles. The set is made by the company Noris in U.S.A. The case measures 10″ x 5″ and 1″ thick.
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