Ruler
Object number2013.92.2
Retailer
Reed and Witting Company
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumWood, ink, metal
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William F. Ewart
DescriptionLight yellow, wooden ruler. Black measurement hash marks along the top edge are from 1 to 15. Black text on front and back has company information.Dimensions0.937 x 0.187 x 15 in. (2.4 x 0.5 x 38.1 cm)InscriptionsBlack measurement hash marks along the top edge are marked with the numbers 1 to 15.
In black on the front center reads: "Reed & Witting Company".
On the right side reads: "PHONE EXPRESS 1-1000".
On the back reads:
At left: "PRINTING - BINDING / PHOTO-OFFSET";
At center: " "Reed & Witting Company / A COMPLETE PRINTING SERVICE SINCE 1900";
At right: "Swinston-Pgh / PHONE EXPRESS 1-1000 / 925 LIBERTY AVENUE. PITTSBURGH 22, PA."
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