Telescoping Pencil Ruler
Dateca. 1897-1930
MediumSilver and steel
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/16in. (13.2cm); Shaft: 1/4 in. square
Credit LineGift of Ronald L. and Mary Jean Hurst
Object number2023-302
DescriptionTelescoping mechanical pencil of square section with a tapering round-sectioned cone with knurling. One face of outer shaft engraved with graduations of 1/16" up to 4 1/2", another face engraved "W.S.W." in script. When fully open, engraved graduations extend to 12".ProvenanceSingleton Peabody Moorehead [1900-1964] (Williamsburg, VA); purchased at estate sale by Wallace B. Gusler (Williamsburg, VA); gifted to Ronald L. Hurst ca. 1984 (Williamsburg, VA); 2023-present, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA)
1700-1800
1800-1850
ca. 1950
1958; In the style of 1740-1770
1969
1950s
