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Yardstick

Object Name:
Yardstick
Object ID:
1990.032.02
Place of Origin:
Ithaca, NY
Date:
1900-1925
Description:
Advertising yardstick. Balsa, or other light wood. Ruled in eighths of an inch. On ruled side in black letters: "BUY YOUR FURNITURE, CARPETS, WALL PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, / CROCKERY AND LAMPS, OF / J.M. STEWART & SONS, CO., CONCORD, N.H." On back in black letters: "J.M. Stewart & Sons Co., House Furnishers, Concord, N. H." Maker's name on ruled side: "ITHACA SIGN WORKS, ITHACA, N. Y."
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
W-0.875 L-36 D-0.25 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
Subjects:
Rulers, Advertising
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