Name/Title
Gerhart's Hardware, Inc., Algoma & Sturgeon Bay YardstickEntry/Object ID
2017.23.2Description
Wooden yardstick, imprinted with "Gerhart's Hardware, Inc.", Housewares, Paints, Heating, Electric Wiring, Algoma & Sturgeon Bay". This yardstick has been well used. See "Condition". Hanging hole drilled on one end.Cataloged By
Bill RiceAcquisition
Accession
2017.23Source or Donor
Gerhart, Cindy LaCrosseAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
YardstickNomenclature Primary Object Term
RulerNomenclature Class
Weights & Measures T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologySearch Terms
advertising merchandise (see "promotional material"), yardstick, promotional material, measuring sticks, businesses in: Sturgeon Bay, hardware, Gerhart's HardwareDimensions
Width
1-3/8 inLength
36 inDimension Notes
thickness - just under 1/4"Location
Location
Cabinet
MemorabiliaRoom
Upper LevelCategory
PermanentDate
September 26, 2025Condition
Notes
Well used - varnish worn off at least 1/3 of surface and paint is fading and worn, especially on each end. Corners on each end are rounded.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Gerhart, Cindy LaCrosseCreate Date
November 22, 2017Update Date
August 12, 2026