Lufkin Oak Ruler

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Lufkin Oak Ruler

Entry/Object ID

2160

Description

Lufkin Oak Ruler. Material: wood, metal. Size: 1 1/8" W. x 36" L. x 1/8" D. Description: oak stick - flat rectangular tool extends upward to a rounded shaft grip handle - brass base (1 1/2" W. x 2" L.) - numerals carved along the length of the ruler in two inch increments from base to handle in three rows - stamped near top: of handle: "The E.T. Lufkin Rule Cleveland, O" - black numbers along tool -square metal base.

Context

1869 "Founded by Edward T. Lufkin in Cleveland, Ohio. It was known as Lufkin Board and Log Rule Co. The company manufactured steel folding rules, tapes, log rules, and lumber related items." WCHS Accession Book states: "Measuring device see #2158": "This is fastened on a yellow display board at the downtown museum. All numbers from 2158 thru 2177 are on the same board."

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Yardstick

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Ruler

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

March 13, 2007

Update Date

April 2, 2026