Ruler
Object number2019.166.2
MediumWood; Applied decoration
Credit LineGift of Maxine P. Brunwasser
DescriptionDark brown, wooden ruler. Ruler is rectangular, and 12 inches long. Both sides have black applied text. Top side has one half slanted with hatch marks and numbers and the other half flat with retailer text. Back of ruler is flat with retailer text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1 x 12 x 0.188 in. (2.5 x 30.5 x 0.5 cm)InscriptionsBlack, applied text on top of ruler: "WEAR / E-J SHOES / LOUIS A. GOLDMAN / Leading Clothier / Wampum, Pa. / MORE WEAR / PER PAIR".
Black, applied text on back of ruler: "ENDICOTT - JOHNSON SHOES / FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY / BETTER SHOES FOR LESS MONEY".
Historical NotesThis ruler was most likely a give-away for Louis A. Goldman customers, who was a merchant based in Wampum, Pennsylvania.
Related person
Louis A. Goldman
Related institution
Endicott Johnson Corporation
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