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Yardstick

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1834-1899

GUSN

GUSN-26204

Description

Elongated rectangular shape w/ one edge bevelled--metal edge--measures inches and gives mathematical tables and formulas.

Details

Descriptive Terms

yardsticks
wood (plant material)
YARDSTICK

Inscription

Stamped: ""Merrifield & Co./ [N.Y.?]""

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Merrifield & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

New York, NY, USA

Dimensions

24.125 x 1.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1420

Places

New York state (United States)

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