Object Details
maker
C-Thru Ruler Company
Description
This clear plastic ruler has two aluminum hinges and small positioning knobs that may be tightened or loosened. The lower left and upper right corners of the blades are marked: 18". The hinges are marked: THE C-THRU RULER CO. (/) BLOOMFIELD, CONN. U.S.A. Six circular slices of cork on the bottom of the instrument protect the surface on which it is used.
Teacher Jennie Zachs established the C-Thru Ruler Company of Hartford, Conn., in 1939. Although the firm was acquired by Acme United Corporation in 2012, it continues to make drafting tools and drawing instruments, including an aluminum version of this instrument. For other C-Thru products, see 1984.1071.12 and 1988.0807.02.
References: Brian Dowling, "Acme United Acquires Bloomfield's C-Thru Ruler," Hartford Courant, June 11, 2012; "About Us," C-Thru Ruler Company, http://www.cthruruler.com/.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Karen M. Lee
date made
mid 20th century
ID Number
1990.3130.01
catalog number
1990.3130.01
nonaccession number
1990.3130
Object Name
parallel rule
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.5 cm x 45.7 cm x 6.5 cm; 19/32 in x 18 in x 2 9/16 in
place made
United States: Connecticut, Bloomfield
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Drafting, Engineering
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_690225