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Rule, Folding
https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/af1c0e68-706c-494f-b721-480812421165
Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.3
Date Range
c. 1930
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Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Aluminum folding rule made by "The Lufkin Rule Co. Saginaw, Mich. Made in USA"
Made by metal sheet worker William J. Eppley of Lancaster City for his own use.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse (1910-1949, Mrs. Charles N. Ganse) to son Robert ? Ganse to wife, the donor.
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 09
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Weights & Measure T&E
Object Name
Rule, Folding
Material
Aluminum
Length (in)
7.625
Width (in)
1
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2016-06-30
Condition Notes
Well used with tin worn; has discoloration, dents, abrasions, deformed areas, corrosion especially inside, copper hasp deformed and bent with wear. Some solder repairs have been made to failing joints/seams.
Object ID
2016.007.3
Place of Origin
Michigan
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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