The present invention pertains to easels of the type used by draftsmen, artists, store displays, etc.,.
Known easels typically are tripods with the legs joined at an apex and with a support for the article in place thereon. Such easels are normally of a single configuration and do not permit use as a drafting table.
In the prior art, U.S. Pat. No. 3,512,486 shows an easel having a hinged segment to permit it to be used as an ironing board as well as a drawing board. U.S. Pat. No. 1,286,018 shows an easel with a tiltable platform on which an article may be supported in an upright manner or sloped for drafting. U.S. Pat. No. 3,538,318 discloses an easel having telescopic legs while the easel in U.S. Pat. No. 3,199,825 has collapsible legs for stowage purposes.