Very Long Antique Made in the United States Brass Stencil matte green grueby The underside is signed AD

The underside is signed AD

I just found this and two other old folding rulers and am completely in love with them

the other a rich brown and putty colored--that follow the contours of their making

5 1/4” t x 3 3/4” w  x 2 5/8” d and in excellent condition

Very Long Antique Made in the United States Brass Stencil matte green grueby The underside is signed ADYou know I love an old brass stencil spelling out words with multi valent resonance. I also don't believe I've ever seen one as long as this one, spanning 28 inches which must have been used to paint labels on large shipping crates for export or the like. And, of course, contemplating the meaning of "Made in the United States" at this moment in time is rich terrain. Especially nice that "United States" was fully spelled out. Approx 28" x 3". Scattered