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Square, Tailor's

Object Name:
Square, Tailor's
Object ID:
1991.019.05
Place of Origin:
New York, NY/Newark, NJ
Date:
circa 1900
Description:
Tailor's square. Wood with brass fittings. Ruled in inches on one face. Other face ruled in inches as well as other scales, including a separate, removable scale, 5 3/8" x 3/8", held in place by three metal clamps. Long arm marked "J SMITH" and "J. WATTS".
Material:
Wood
Brass
Metal
Dimensions:
W-12 L-24 D-0.1 inches
Provenance:
Found by donor in 1947 in attic of his house at 37 Clinton Street, Concord, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Terrence P. Frost
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