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Yard standard (Yardstick)
1820-1825
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1964.1026
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1026
Object Name
Yard standard (Yardstick)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably Albany, New York for use in Tioga, New York.
Date
1820-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side, one edge
Inscription: Eagle in a shield stamped within a circle
Type: Mark
Location: Side, one edge
Inscription: New York State seal stamped within a circle.
Type: Inscription
Location: Side, one edge
Inscription: "County of Tioga" engraved in shaded capital letters
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American eagle
- New York State Coat of Arms
- Armorial device
Materials
- Brass
Techniques
- Cast
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.748 (W) x 0.551 (D) x 35.984 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.9 (W) x 1.4 (D) x 91.4 (L)