Ruler
Object number2010.27.10
Retailer
A. L. Magerstadt
OriginSt. Louis, MO
MediumWood; ink
Credit LineGift of Jean Crawford
DescriptionBrown wooden ruler. Black print. Obverse: measurements in French and inches; advertising information printed in center. Reverse side: chart of hat measurements and additional advertising information.Dimensions0.875 x 5.875 in. (2.2 x 14.9 cm)InscriptionsObverse: measurements in "FRENCH LIGNES" and inches.
Reverse side: chart of hat measurements.
MarksObverse: printed in center, "Manufacturer of / ALL KINDS OF HATS", "A.L. Magerstadt, 617 PINE ST. / (UPSTAIRS)", Hat Cleaning and Blocking / Our Specialty".
Reverse side: "A.L. MAGERSTADT, 617 Pine St., St. Louis. Bell, Olive 3452.", "Kinlock Central 305 R / Manufacturer of Silk, / Opera, Livery, Stiff and Soft / HATS".
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
Cora Asher Fell
Related person
Lee Fell
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