Brass and Boxwood Folding 12 Inch Ruler with Caliper yunomi There is an old split

There is an old split at the top of one leg

and imparting such wisdom as "A drawing to have charm must be made with poise

and then this fantastic fairy-like lady in purple dress in the background

and most every other kind of bird found on at or near l’Ile-d’Orleans

prompting a second card dedicated to Mary

Brass and Boxwood Folding 12 Inch Ruler with Caliper yunomi There is an old splitI just found this and two other old folding rulers and am completely in love with them; I keep carrying them around as they are just a complete delight to hold in the hand, and how much better to measure little things with one of these than with a clunky measuring tape! I am pretty certain this one was made by Stanley and, though unmarked, I believe it is model "No. 32", and am certain it is the youngest of the bunch, 1920s 30s I think. The numbers