Ruler
1915-1925 (made)
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Ruler measuring one foot with measured divisions in inches and sixteenths. Printed on one side with the words, in black, 'A Good Foot Rule: use KIWI SHOE POLISH Every Morning'. On the reverse the words 'KIWI Shoe Polish The Perfect Pair KIWI Shoe Cream'; also, a picture of a kiwi with the words 'The "KIWI" Trademark'. In the centre, a semi-circular scale of degrees. In the one inch section, printed with the words 'Rule made in U.S.A'. The ruler has a hole drilled through one end, and is varnished overall.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed wood |
| Brief description | Advertising ruler, for Kiwi, American, 1915-25 |
| Physical description | Ruler measuring one foot with measured divisions in inches and sixteenths. Printed on one side with the words, in black, 'A Good Foot Rule: use KIWI SHOE POLISH Every Morning'. On the reverse the words 'KIWI Shoe Polish The Perfect Pair KIWI Shoe Cream'; also, a picture of a kiwi with the words 'The "KIWI" Trademark'. In the centre, a semi-circular scale of degrees. In the one inch section, printed with the words 'Rule made in U.S.A'. The ruler has a hole drilled through one end, and is varnished overall. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'A Good Foot Rule: use KIWI SHOE POLISH Every Morning'
'KIWI Shoe Polish The Perfect Pair KIWI Shoe Cream'
'The "KIWI" Trademark'
'Rule made in U.S.A' |
| Object history | (Purchased from the 'Fancy Goods' stall 102 of Chelsea Antique market, Kings Road, SW3) (Registered Papers 76/231) |
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| Accession number | CIRC.35-1976 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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