Yardstick
Object number2018.139.29
MediumWood; Brass; Paint
Credit LineGift of Donald Thinnes
DescriptionFolding yardstick premium. Light brown wooden yardstick is divided into three sections and folds into the size of a twelve-inch ruler via two brass rivet hinge joints. Front of yardstick has printed black holiday message, advertisement, and inch measurements along hash marks that demarcate 1/8-inch each. Each end has small hole. Reverse is undecorated. DimensionsHeight x Length x Depth (Unfolded): 1.125 x 36 x 0.5 in. (2.9 x 91.4 x 1.3 cm)Height x Length x Depth (Folded): 1.125 x 12.625 x 0.5 in. (2.9 x 32.1 x 1.3 cm)
InscriptionsFront of yardstick has black printed text "HAPPY HOLIDAYS! from DON & JACK NORREH [shield symbol with castle] / your home your castle / 1226 HERRON AVE. PITTSBURGH 682-9869".
Front of yardstick has black printed inch measurements 1-36.
Previous owner
Donald Thinnes
Related institution
Norreh Social Club
On View
Not on view
1884-1973
1918-1988
Reed and Witting Company
