Measuring stick
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood
Measurements
265 mm (Width) x 12 mm (Depth); 770 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 39068
Summary
Length of planking with rounded edges. Very smooth surfaces. Probably used with padded cover as ironing board. Both surfaces marked with perforated linen made by marking wheel used with coloured carbon paper to transfer important details on to fabric before cutting.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.