Functional object - Yard Rule, not known

Historical information

Used by donor's family as an aid in dress making and sewing.

Significance

Used to obtain accurate measurements

Physical description

36 inch (one yard rule) made in England, 'Rabone No 1504'. Wood stained with metal ends. Graduated in inches with increments of 16ths, 8ths, and quarter and half inches.

Inscriptions & markings

Rabone No 1504 Made in England

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