Gauge, line

Name/Title

Gauge, line

Entry/Object ID

1.06.253

Description

Brass Ruler. Material: metal. Size: 3/4" W. x 13 3/4". Description: brass ruler - curved top - labeled on one side: "Pica" with graduated measurement marks from 3 to 72 - stamped lettering at bottom: "The Star Tool Mfg. Co. Springfield" with a star logo - reverse side labeled: "Agate" and marked lines down both sides and numerals down center: "7-168" - scratched letters at bottom: "FG" - hole through bottom end for hanging.

Context

Found with articles associated with Frank Goodspeed, James Child and Walter Child.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Gauge, Line

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Rule, Composing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Typesetting Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Printing T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

July 14, 2006

Update Date

July 25, 2025