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Vintage Architectural Drafting Stencils Lot Steelcase Thonet Westinghouse Vecta
A large, vintage estate collection of architectural, interior design, and drafting tools. đ§°
This comprehensive lot includes various branded plastic stencils, templates, protractors, and vintage reference ephemeraâideal for collectors, architects, mid-century design enthusiasts, or artists.
Branded Architectural & Furniture Templates: Includes mid-century office/furniture stencils from top design manufacturers such as Steelcase, Westinghouse ASD Group, Thonet, Vecta Contract, American Standard, Kohler Co., Timely, and Timesaver.
Protractors & Triangles:
Large 12-inch Felsenthal Instruments Co. U.S. Protractor (FAE-21A) along with clear drafting triangles/set squares.
Additional Templates & Ephemera:
Amber Koh-I-Noor No. 830019 general use stencil, Interiors "Human Dimensions" reference booklet, Timely Furniture Template No. 130 reference card, and additional circle/furniture layout guides.
Storage:
Clear black-trimmed vinyl zipper portfolio case.
Condition:
Pre-owned, vintage estate items with signs of authentic age and use.
Many items feature personalized name labels ("Mary Ann Stone") or written initials.
Plastic templates show typical light surface scratching, smudges, tape residue, or minor age yellowing.
The clear vinyl portfolio case shows wear and has a split edge/corner.
Mary Ann (Swan) Stone (1939â2026) was a professional commercial interior designer. đ§âđ¨
She earned a Master's Degree in Interior Design from UNC Greensboro.
She worked throughout her career as a commercial interior designer.
Her personal identification labels on these templates offer authentic provenance, showing they belonged to a professionally trained mid-century commercial interior designer.
Birth & Background:
She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 27, 1939, to Horace Eugene Swan and Jewell Belle Newsome Swan.
Education: She earned a Master's Degree in Interior Design from UNC Greensboro.
Career: She worked throughout her life as a commercial interior designer.
Later Life: She lived in Asheville, North Carolina, for the last 15 years of her life. She passed away on July 25, 2026, at age 87 at Elizabeth House Hospice in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
Family: She is survived by three childrenâKristin, Eric Jr., and Gregâand four grandchildren.
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Brand: Multi-Brand (Steelcase, Koh-I-Noor, Thonet, Westinghouse)
Type: Drafting Templates / Architectural Stencils / Protractors
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Material: Plastic, Acrylic, Vinyl
Time Period Manufactured: 1960sâ1980s (Mid-Century to Late 20th Century)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No (Personalized name labels applied)
Bundle Description: Lot of 10+ architectural templates, protractor, set squares, reference guides, and portfolio case
Made in: Felsenthal Instruments Co. Chicago, Timely Prod. Co. U.S.A., Koh-I-Noor U.S.A., and Printed in the United States of America
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The wooden ruler shown in some scale reference photos is NOT included in this sale.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully for exact details on condition and included items. Sold as-is.
Shipping:
Items will be carefully packed and shipped promptly with tracking. Questions are welcome!
