Ruler
Object number2007.70.1
OriginUnited States of America
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Kevin Dziubek
DescriptionWhite metal, six inch ruler; hole on one end; ends rounded. Printed blue and red labels and measurements including company advertisement/information at center.Dimensions0.875 x 6.5 in. (2.2 x 16.5 cm)InscriptionsPrinted blue and red labels and measurements including, at center " "A.G." A.G. TRIMBLE "Rich" / 3006 JENKINS ARCADE / PITTSBURGH 22, PA. ATlantic 1-4090".
Historical NotesArthur Garfield Trimble began the A.G. Trimble Company in 1913, in Jenkins Arcade, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, imprinting pencils. In 1920, he printed political buttons only supporting the Harding-Coolidge ticket; and the profits rolled in. In 1948, Trimble helped to create the most popular political button in American history: the "I Like Ike" button. A.G.'s son took over the business in 1972, bringing A.G. to retirement at age 92.
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A.G. Trimble Company
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