Old Make Do Ruler with Hand-Carved Numbers - Presumed for Liquid Measure Massachusetts historic sign A little corrosion in a

A little corrosion in a few spots but overall good condition

and some paint loss here and there

I especially love the stem on this one

who also looks a bit like a giant rabbit-shaped boat at sea

or really anywhere at all

Old Make Do Ruler with Hand-Carved Numbers - Presumed for Liquid Measure Massachusetts historic sign A little corrosion in aBest understood through detail photos, this ruler measures 12 inches long, but is carved with numbers that do not correspond to inches, but rather I believe marked liquid ounces. What I really like about this in addition to the smooth, beautifully worn wood that makes it just a pleasure to hold is that clearly it was a particular solution to a particular situation, I would think made to use in conjunction with a very specific vessel, perhaps a milking