Ruler
Object number2012.7.73
Manufacturer
Fisher Scientific Company
(founded 1925)
OriginUnited States of America
MediumPlastic
Credit LineGift of Nancy Page
DescriptionBlue plastic ruler. Obverse: printed in white are measurements in centimeters and inches; in center is maker's mark. Reverse: printed in white are temperature along with additional product measurements.Dimensions0.75 x 6.25 in. (1.9 x 15.9 cm)InscriptionsReverse: "F" and "C"; "CORKS" and "RUBBER/STOPPERS". In center, "SIZE REFERS TO TOP DIAMETERS".
MarksObverse center: "Cat. No. 9-016 ["F" inside flower-like shape] FISHER SCIENTIFIC PRINTED IN U.S.A."
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Historical NotesDonor Nancy Page’s cousin, Betty Kerkhan, worked for Fisher-Scientific. After Kerkhan passed the donor received many of her personal belongings and items related to her career at Fisher.
Previous owner
Betty Kerkhan
Previous owner
Nancy Page
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A. L. Magerstadt
1926-1991
1940-1949
National Dealers Service
Swinston Company
Parke-Davis
General Hardware Manufacturing Company, Inc.
