6’ RULER Measure How was it used?

Any ideas where this was used and how to refer to it? 6’ ruler?

 

Nice rule, love the dark wood inlay or lamination. The back may tell us something, like how it was mounted. Maybe was made for use in retail store, what kind who knows.

 

There’s nothing on the back (that I can see). The second photo is the back

 

@springfld.arsenal, “Maybe was made for use in retail store, what kind who knows.”
Fabric store?

 

if there's no advertizing on it , it could have been a shop ruler...mounted to a table in a fabric mill.
or store !!

 

I avoid sewing like the plaque but the few times I have bought material there is always something marking about 6 ft or so out on the counter so they can unroll it and measure it quickly. I vote for a textile use also!

 

plague.....i think !

 

i found a Vintage 6' Long HYCO Wood/Brass Wallpaper Ruler/Straight Edge at ebay

 

Two yardstick?

 

Well as I mentioned 2 u once before not long ago on something else, if u put it up for sale let me know, I like the woodwork.

 

When I was in school, we always had a six-inch ruler. Who carries around a 12-incher?? But a six-footer?! That makes a statement!

And, at the moment, I have a wonderful, wooden, un-yardstick. It is 25 inches long, but can be turned to finish out 50. It's almost two inches wide, and reads, "Teamsters Local 443 1443 Health Services and Insurance Plan."

Why do I like it? Um...I dunno.

But I do.

 

I have a similar all metal 6' one I use for carpentry projects. Keep a 3' one for places the 6' one is too large to use. Besides carpentry projects, both are great for crafting custom shipping boxes.

 

My experience in fabric stores is limited, but the ones I have visited have a yard stick affixed to the counter. Don't think I have ever been in one with a 6 foot counter & they're not called yard goods for nothing. Also, see a hole at one end for hanging, not the 2 that would be needed if it had ever been attached from both ends.

Seems perfect for measuring furniture, what with so many sofas being 6 feet long. Think carpeting is usually sold by the foot?

 

I suspect carpet. I remember them like this. Used by the fitters.

 

I was thinking the same thing.

 

Yes your rule
Is pretty cool
But maybe ‘tis time
To join the pool!

You showed me yours
I’ll show ya mine
Which I do think
Is certainly fine!

Ten feet by inches
Feet stolen by grinches?
All of one wood
That has held up quite good

But why is it there?
Give ends a stare
‘Twas Made by Lufkin
Which rhymes with nuth-in!

 

My BIL had one and ALWAYS used it when wallpapering!!!! He doesn't paper anymore, but I believe he may still have it......