A.G. Thornton Folding Ruler

Made:
1890-1910 in Manchester
A.G. Thornton Folding Ruler Ivory and silver folding ruler in original leather case Ivory and silver folding ruler in original leather case

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A.G. Thornton Folding Ruler
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Ivory and silver folding ruler in original leather case
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ivory and silver folding ruler in original leather case
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ivory and silver folding ruler in original leather case, made by A. G.Thornton and given as a promotional gift to donor's father Bertram Thomas in about 1930.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
Y2008.51
Materials:
ivory, silver (metal) and leather
Measurements:
case: 11 mm x 158 mm x 41 mm,
ruler (folded out): 5 mm x 609 mm x 24 mm, .1 kg
type:
ruler
credit:
Gift of Basil Thomas