Combination tool

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Combination tool

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.562

Description

A sterling three-segmented combination ruler and pencil: telescopes to show six inches; small loop at end for hanging; retractable pencil tip; flattened disc at pencil end banded with three bands and then two bands.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1897

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"Sterling Pat. JanY19. 1897 123456"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

5/16 in

Length

7-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5/16 x 7 1/8 in. (0.8 x 18.1 cm)

Material

Silver Sterling, Lead (Pencil)

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom