Gauge
Object number2015.99.117
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Macy's Inc.
DescriptionDiamond gauge. Rectangular with rounded corners. Gray metal with red markings. Wheel on one face. Both sides have red text with maker's name and item number. Both sides have red measurements from 1/32 CT through 4 CT. and 2 M.M. through 11 M.M. Flat face also has list of genuine and synthetic birthstones.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3.625 × 2.75 × 0.063 in. (9.2 × 7 × 0.2 cm)InscriptionsBoths sides have red measurements from 1/32 CT through 4 CT. (carat?) and 2 M.M. through 11 M.M.
Flat face has red text "DIAMOND GAUGE" and list of genuine and synthetic birthstones in red text.
MarksBoth sides have red text "VIGOR" and "GA-172A".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of artifacts that document the downtown location of Kaufmann’s (became Macy’s) department store. This large collection of items was field gathered from the downtown location of Macy’s (formerly Kaufmann’s) after the store’s final closing was announced in the fall of 2015.
Related institution
Kaufmann's Department Store
(1871 - 2005)
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Not on view
American Safety Table Company
1918-1988
1913