Folding ruler
John Rabone & Sons
Category
Education objects
Date
circa 1950 - circa 1960
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
11 mm (width); 5 mm (depth); 150 mm (length)
Place of origin
Birmingham
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671192.5
Summary
A folding ruler made by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham. Part of a set of miniature school stationery. The ruler is made of wood, with a metal hinge and metal plates at each end.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Sandy Austin in April 2011.
Marks and inscriptions
The outside edge of the ruler.: 'J. RABONE & SONS / BIRMINGHAM' The inside edge of the ruler.: 'K.N.'
Makers and roles
John Rabone & Sons, manufacturer