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Folding ruler and case
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Folding ruler and case

late 18th century · Ivory (ruler), shagreen on wood core (case)

From the collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Tall, octagonal tapered case hinged at top. Ivory ruler of seven folding sections graduated in centimeters on one side, inches on the other.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s own description
Subjects
Measuring devicesTimepiecesRulers (measuring devices)Cases (containers)Decorative arts
Credit lineFolding ruler and case. late 18th century. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt. CC0.
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