Ruler

Name/Title

Ruler

Entry/Object ID

2015.018.017

Description

"LUFKIN No. 171" Boxwood & Brass Folding Rule - with Caliper Slide. "LUFKIN" manufactured in the U.S.A. No. 171. two-fold boxwood and brass Carpenters' rule with square joint and sliding brass caliper. This is the Lufkin equivalent to the Stanley No. 36 rule. It has a single alignment pin.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Orchard, Bob

Notes

Accession Date: 26-Sep-15 Mode of Acquisition: Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Ruler

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Ruler

Created By

Brunckhurst, Cara

Create Date

August 2, 2017

Update Date

May 16, 2025