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Rule
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Rule

overall: 1/4 in x 19 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; .635 cm x 50.165 cm x 4.445 cm

From the collection of National Museum of American History. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The Copp family of Stonington, Connecticut owned this wooden ruler during the 18th and 19th century. Without the measuring lines, rules like these were owned to draw straight lines, necessary for practicing geometry and navigation.

National Museum of American History’s own description
Credit lineRule. National Museum of American History, Gift of John Brenton Copp. CC0.

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