Folding ruler and case

Creator Name

Cultural Context

Date

1800s, 1770s

Source

"Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum";

Smithsonian Institution

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"Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum" Object Description

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

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Title

Folding ruler and case

Creator

Worktype

timepieces & measuring devices; Decorative Arts; Folding ruler and case; Measuring devices; Timepieces; Rulers (measuring devices); Cases (containers); Decorative arts

Cultural Context

Material

Ivory (ruler), shagreen on wood core (case)

Dimensions

H x W x D (case, closed): 10 x 2 x 1.5 cm (3 15/16 x 13/16 x 9/16 in.)

Technique

Language

Date

1800s, 1770s;
Date: late 18th century

Provenance

Credit Line: Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt

Style Period

Rights

CC0

Inscription

Location

France

Source

"Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum";

Smithsonian Institution

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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