Rule, Log
- Object Name:
- Rule, Log
- Object ID:
- 2002.503
- Creator:
- Ferren, Clinton S. (1886-1967)
Woodworker - Place of Origin:
- Errol, NH
- Date:
- circa 1910
- Description:
- Wooden log rule with 36" scale divided into 1" increments on both sides. Impressed lines and numbers. Table of figures on both sides, 4 lines per side, for each of 7 different log lengths: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 ft. Edges marked in inches. Brass stop at one end and integral wooden handle at other end. Handle is made thicker by inserted wedge of darker wood. Hole through handle (for hanging). Impressed maker's mark on one side, just above handle: "MADE / BY / C.S. FERREN / ERROL N.H." Other side has impressed name "SCRIBNER" just above handle. Side with maker's mark is more worn and faded than other side.
- Material:
- Wood
Brass - Dimensions:
- W-2.2 L-42 D-0.9 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Ferren, Clinton S. (1886-1967)
- Subjects:
- Logging, Lumber industry, Measures, Measuring
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