Ruler
Object number2010.27.9
Retailer
Townsend Grace Company
OriginNew York, NY
Mediumcelluloid; ink
Credit LineGift of Jean Crawford
DescriptionCelluloid beige ruler with black print. One end has rounded tip. Print on obverse side is measurement demarcations and advertising information. On reverse is a printed hat size chart with advertiser's logo.Dimensions0.75 x 6 in. (1.9 x 15.2 cm)InscriptionsPrint on obverse side: measured in "LIGNES" and "INCHES".
On reverse is a printed hat size chart.
MarksPrint on obverse side: in center, "TOWNSEND GRACE CO., BALTIMORE, MD., U.S.A. / MANUFACTURERS OF / MEN'S HIGH-GRADE STRAW HATS".
On reverse is manufacturer's logo with text "HIGHEST GRADE / TOWNSEND GRACE CO / NEW YORK, BALTIMORE / U.S.A. / REGISTERED".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to Lee and Cora Fell of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and the Fell menswear store. Donor Jean Crawford's mother, Sara Michael, was a seamstress at the store and received these items upon the death of the Fells.
Previous owner
Sara Michael
Related person
Lee Fell
Related person
Cora Asher Fell
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