Accession Number: 2001.211.177
Description: Folding wooden ruler measures up to 24 inches; brass pivoting hinge folds the ruler into two side-by-side 12-inch sections; brass hinge in the middle of each 12-inch section folds the ruler into a 6-inch length; both sides of the ruler have black 1/8-inch markings, with black print numerals at every inch; one side made tactile with metal studs; a single stud marks each inch and half inch, with inches also indicated in braille numerals formed by studs; no markings at 6, 8, and 12 inches, which are located on the hinged areas, and 24 inches is not marked at the end of the ruler; "Boxwood"; "Rabone"; "Made in England"; and "No. 1167" appear in print on the tactile side.
Date Made: n.d.
Place of Origin: Birmingham, England
Collection: Ronecker Slate Collection
History/Provenance: Ronecker Slate Collection
Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2001.211
Subjects: Instructional aids, tools, and supplies. Measuring. Rulers (Instruments).
Dimension Notes: 6 1/2 in. folded
Made: J. Rabone & Sons
Material: Wood, metal
Updated: 07/24/2015
