Object number
54/702
Creator
Description
Folding ruler from a pawnbroker's shop on London Street, Reading. Marked in kilderkins, firkins, pins and barrels. By Farrow & Jackson, London.
This wooden folding ruler came from a pawnbroker's shop on London Street, in Reading. It folds in four places, and has measurements marked in kilderkins, firkins, pins and barrels. It was made by Farrow & Jackson Ltd., of London.
Physical description
1 folding rule: wood; metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note– 'from pawnbroker's shop (Frank tyles, London St. Reading). Nothing known about its origins. Extending - folds up four times. Marked in firkins, kilderkins, barrels + pins. // [insert] This is in fact an exciseman's rule [end insert] // Made by Farrow & Jackson Ltd. of London // marked in KILDERKINS, FIRKINS, PINS and BARRELS // 61cm (length when opened up) // 16cm (length when folded up)'
Production place
Greater London [region]
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_7837.tif - High resolution image
