Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wooden horse measuring stick
Object name
Wooden horse measuring stick
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 24 x 82 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 61 x 210.2 cm )
Description
Wooden horse measure composed of 82 1/2 inch measuring stick and shaped wooden T-bar which slides up and down measuring stick to indicate height; measurements in both feet and hands.
Credit Line
Purchase
Object Number
1953.299
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.