Ruler
Object number2012.11.1
Manufacturer
Westcott Rule Company
Datec. 1900
OriginSeneca Falls, NY
Mediumwood; metal; ink
Credit LineGift of Denise Delo Dyni
DescriptionStandard wooden 12-inch ruler. Top and bottom metal edges. Black numerical markings. Printed advertising information for Duffs-Iron CIty College.Dimensions1.25 x 12 in. (3.2 x 30.5 cm)InscriptionsBlack numerical markings.
Printed text "Founded 1840 / Beaver Falls Branch"; "DUFFS-IRON CITY COLLEGE / The Oldest Continuous Commercial School in America"; "Consolidated 1922 / Duff's Iron City, Martins".
Printed on reverse: "Your Salary as a Bookkeeper can be greatly Increased by a Knowledge of Stenography, Typing, Secretaryship, / Salesmanship, Advertising, Economics, Business Management or Accounting. Ask your Teacher."
MarksMaker's information on bottom edge, center "WESTCOTT RULE CO SENECA FALLS, N.Y."
Historical NotesDuffs-Iron City College ruler.
Related institution
Duff's Business Institute
On View
Not on view
1940-1949
A. L. Magerstadt
Townsend Grace Company
1916-1990