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D2011-CL. Measuring stick
Foot Rule
D2011-CL. Measuring stick

Foot Rule

Date1800-1850
OriginAmerica
MediumWood
DimensionsLength: 12 1/16" Width: 1" Thickness: 5/16"
Credit LineGift of Robert E. Bernard
Object number2011-113
DescriptionOak or ash foot rule, with hand-carved numbers and graduations in inches and half inches only, reading from right to left, on the top side only.
Label TextHomemade and simple, this foot long ruler has hand-carved numerals and is graduated in only inches and half inches. American grade school students still use a strikingly similar measuring device.