Ruler
Chesterman
Category
Education objects
Date
circa 1837 - circa 1945
Materials
Brass
Measurements
Each ruler - 238 mm (length); 24 mm (width)
Place of origin
Sheffield
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 666768
Summary
Three identical nine inch brass rulers with the numbers and measurements impressed on them (only one on display). Each one also has the letters 'D.S.B.' the words 'Chesterman' and 'Sheffield' and the letters 'J' and 'C' enclosed in a mouth shape surround, impressed on it. The backs of each ruler are plain. One ruler is tarnished and ink stained, one slightly tarnished with a small ink stain and one is clean and shiny. Total number of items is 3.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front: 'D.S.B/ CHESTERMAN/ J C/ SHEFFIELD'
Makers and roles
Chesterman, maker