Ruler
Object number2013.92.1
Retailer
Reed and Witting Company
OriginUnited States of America
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. Red and black on both sides of ruler advertises company information.Dimensions1.312 x 0.312 x 15 in. (3.3 x 0.8 x 38.1 cm)InscriptionsBlack measurement hash marks along the top edge marked with numbers 1 to 15.
In red and black on the front center reads: "Reed & Witting Company / A Complete Printing Service Since 1900".
On the left and right sides reads: "PHONE EXPRESS 1-1000".
On the back reads:
At left: "PRINTING - BINDING / LITHOGRAPHING";
At center: " "Reed & Witting Company / A COMPLETE PRINTING SERVICE SINCE 1900";
At right: "PHONE EXPRESS 1-1000 / 925 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH 22, PA."
MarksOn the front between the 1 and 2 inch marks reads: "MADE IN U.S.A."
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