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Measuring Devices
The Makers and Markers of Gauges, Rules, Squares & Tapes

There were many more markers of tools than makers; part of the fun is separating the markers from the makers. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Acme Rule Co., Salisbury, Connecticut.
  • Rule: patent December 21, 1886.

    • Adjustable Gauge Company, Lexington, Kentucky
  • Patented 1908. Square: double bevel.

    • S. Adlam, Boston, Mass.
  • Rule: Two foot two fold boxwood carpenters rule, S. ADLAM MAKER BOSTON

    • C. Albert, Whitehaven, PA.
  • Circa 1844. Log caliper.

    • T. Aldridge, Bergen, NJ.
  • Rule.
  • Shoe Stick.
  • Also seen with New York marks.

    • Alexander,
  • 1897, Patent for Improved Wantage Rod.

    • T.R. Almond Mfg. Co, Ashburnham, Mass.
  • Rules.

    • A&M,
  • Rules:

    • American Mfg. Concern,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Jamestown, New York: Rules: Advertising, A
  • Falconer, New York: Rules: Advertising Desk Rule

    • The American Rule Mfg. Co.,
  • Rules:

    • American Drafting Furniture Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 223 Mill, Rochester, New York: Squares: Movable "T", E

    • E. Andrews & Sons,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Williamsport, Pennsylvania: Rules: Nickel Plated, Steel Board, D

    • Isaac Arm,
  • 1860 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.

    • Athol Machine Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Athol, Mass.: Rules: Caliper, Machinist Steel, B
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Athol, Mass.: Squares: Bevel Combination, Iron, Steel, Machinists, Center Try, Mitre, Adjustable, B

    • E. C. Atkins & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Indianapolis, Ind.: Squares: Try, Mitre, AAA

    • R.J. Austin, Dixfield, ME.
  • Log rule.

    • T.C. Auringer, Cohoes, NY.
  • Square.

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    Hiram Baldwin, Nashua, NH. Circa 1870.
  • Log rule and yardstick.

    • Arthur M. & Olsen E. Barnhart, Chicago, IL.
  • 1871 - 1932.
  • Printer's rule.

    • Thomas Belcher
  • 1860 Belcher Brothers & Company Catalogue, A Ken Roberts' Reprint, describes Thomas Belcher at 145 Division Street in the 1822 New York Directory, rulemaker. The 1860 catalogue states "1821."
  • Roberts reports that Thomas Belcher's brother William joined the firm in 1825 forming T. & W. Belcher at 141 Milbury Street later moving in 1832 to Water Street and operating as Belcher Brothers.
  • In 1840 the business was at Platt Street and in 1851 moved again to 271 Pearl Street. Roberts reports that the sons joined in 1853 and the firm was then named Belcher Brothers & Company.
  • Alexander Farnham in his book "Early Tools of New Jersey and the Men Who Made Them" suggests the factory was moved to New Jersey about 1843 leaving the sales office in New York City.
  • Ken Roberts' reprinted catalogue lists William Belcher at 233 Pearl Street, New York City as the sole sales representative for Belcher Brothers & Company.
  • Thomas Belcher most likely emigrated from England as an apprenticed rulemaker. He may have been a descendent of Zachariah Belcher, listed as a Sheffield rulemaker from 1839-1865

    • Belcher Bros & Co.,
  • 1843 Newark, New Jersey Directory: Camptown, New Jersey.
  • November 2, 1852 Camptown, New Jersey was renamed Irvington, New Jersey.
  • By 1870 Belcher Bros & Co. moved to 109 New Jersey Railroad Avenue in Newark; later to 124 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Irvington, New Jersey: Rules: Boxwood, Caliper, Freight, Parallel, Plate Glass, Shrinkage, Saddlers', Glaziers', Scale, Desk, X
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Irvington, New Jersey: Squares: Dressmakers, Taylors, Plate Glass, X
  • Roberts reports that Belcher Bros & Co. continued making rules until 1877 and that William Belcher continued to sell them until 1880 at 89 Chambers Street, New York City.
  • Farnham shows a 1885 directory which places Belcher Brothers & Co at 124 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey. (see Farnham).
  • Founders Thomas and William Belcher
  • Henry and Thomas Belcher headed company in 1843.
  • 1860 Catalogue: '...the articles will continue to be made of the same uniform good quality, well seasoned and accurate, for which they have been celebrated ever since their first introduction, in the year 1821. The rules denominated Round Joint, being generally made of an inferior selection of Boxwood, although well seasoned, will not have the stamp of the firm upon them, but all others will be stamped "Belcher Brothers & Co., New York," and may be relied upon as genuine.'

    • Bemis & Call Hardwarde & Tool Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Springfield, Mass.: Squares: Iron, Steel Pocket, A

    • Bergmann,
  • Philadelphia, Shoe last measure.

    • Billings & Spencer Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Hartford, Conn.: Rules: Scale, Shrinkage, Steel, AA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: Hartford, Conn.:Squares: Caliper, A

    • Biddle Co, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Rule.

    • Binney, Boston,
  • Rule.

    • Franklin Bolles & Co., Hartford, Connecticut
  • Carpenter rule with Gunter slide.

    • Thomas Salter Bowles (1785-1851), Portsmouth, New Hampshire
  • Wantage Rod.

    • Andrew Brenmor,
  • 1840 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.

    • Bromley Bros,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, A

    • Jas. & Geo. D. Bromley,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, B

    • Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Providence, Rhode Island: Rules: Caliper, Key Seat, Machinists', Scale, Shrinkage, Steel, Steel Metric, Boxwood, Iron, Metric, AAAA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Providence, Rhode Island: Squares: Caliper, Combination, Machinists', Iron, Steel, Try, AAAA

    • C.L. Brown, New York, NY. 1821 - 1833.
  • protractor and Gunter rule.

    • E. Brown, Wayne ME.
  • log rule 48 inch long 1in. square.

    • Brower Bros, New York.
  • BB Ruler and Paper Cutter.

    • Frank R. Buck,
  • Lumber sticks
  • 1912-1956 Chicago, IL
  • 1956-1975 Woodstock, IL
  • 1981- Mill Shoals, IL

    • C. Burdett,
  • Maker (lumber rule)
  • Maker N.Y. (last rule)

    • E. T. Burrowes & Co., Portland, Maine
  • Rule: Wood Inside Folding Rule Pat March 24th 1891.

    • Charles Burnett,
  • Farnham: Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.

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    Canisteo,

    J.E. Carpenter,
    New York
  • Square

    • B. Carter,
  • Maker. Middletown, CT., Tailor's caliper, marked F. H. Taylor's Patent

    • J.H. Cary,
  • Maker. N. Salem, Massachusets. Log Caliper.

    • Chandler & Maddux, Xenia, Ohio
  • Lining rule.

    • Chapin,
    From Ken Roberts' October, 1976 reprint of Chapin's 1853 catalogue titled, CATALOGUE and INVOICE PRICES of RULES, PLANES, GAUGES, &C. manufactured by HERMON CHAPIN. Roberts' notes indicate Hermon Chapin, initially a planemaker, was sole proprietor of the UNION FACTORY at Pine Meadow, Connecticut from 1829 to 1860. In 1834 he purchased the business of Franklin Bolles of Hartford, Connecticut to make rules until 1860 as well, when he then sold his interests to his sons who conducted business as H. CHAPIN'S SONS & CO. until 1868 when Edward M. Chapin acquired all interests and conducted business as H. CHAPIN'S SON until his death in 1897. The 1853 catalogue list rules having "invoice numbers" ranging from 1 through 99; planes from 100 through 245; and gauges from 246 through 262. Do you have them all?

    Chapin-Stephens,
  • Company formed October 1st, 1901 when H. Chapin's Son & Company purchased the financially troubled Stephens.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Pine Meadow, Conn.: Rules: Caliper, Architect, Hickory Board, Boxwood, Freight, Ivory, Hickory Log, Combination, Scale , Shrinkage, Slide, Slope Level, Try Square, School, Desk, A

    • Chicago Cork Works Co.,
  • 6 inch Cork gauge.

    • Chicago Steel Tape Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:Temple Court Bldg., Chicago, Illinois:Tapes: Measuring.

    • S. Morton Clark,

    • Anderson Clayton Company
  • Rule:Cotton Staple Scale.

    • L. A. Clearman,
  • ca. 1833, rulemaker.

    • Cleveland Rule / Conway Cleveland Corp, Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Board foot rule, aluminum head, Patent D209231.

    D. Webster Clegg,
  • 18 inch maple counting house ruler, New York, concave back, ruler & paper, cutter patented September 10, 1867.

    • Coffin & Leighton, Syracuse, New York.
  • Rules: Patent 1885.

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    Darling, Brown & Sharpe, Providence, RI.
  • Rules: Patent December 16, 1879. Squares:

    • Henry Davidson,
  • Tailors Square. 223 GRAND ST New York
  • Tailors Square. H DAVIDSON MAKER 95 BOWERY N Y
  • United States Patent Office: ..., of Brooklyn, New York, Folding Square , specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 318,877, dated May 26, 1885, Application filed January 26, 1885, (No model).
  • 1860 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.

    • Dietz & Magee Ivins,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, AAAA

    • Eugene Dietzgen Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Chicago, Illinois: Rules: for Draughting Room, A
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: 181 Monroe, Chicago, Illinois: Squares: T, A
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: 181 Monroe, Chicago, Illinois: Tapes: Measuring, A

    • Henry Disston & Sons Inc.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Rules: Machinists' Steel, AAAA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: Tacony, Pennsylvania: Squares: Bevel, Combination, Iron, Steel, Machinists', "T", Try, Mitre, AAAA

    • L. Dittmar, Copyright New York 1886
  • Folding Square

    • Dixon,

    John & Jas. Dobson,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, AAAA

    • M. Donnerstag Co., Chicago, Ill:
  • Squares: Tailor's.

    • Dunlap,
  • Rules.

    • Dunning & Boschert Press Co., Inc. Syracuse, New York
  • Catalogue No. 51. Combined Barrel Gauge and Wantage Rod
    "The above cut shows a combined gauge manufactured expressly for our trade. As usually made the gauge and rod are separate, and some of the tables are of no use to cider makers; only tending to confuse, besides there being two separate rods, are more liable to get misplaced or lost. By this combination of both in one, we secure a very neat and compact rod, and with much less liability of error than when those of ordinary manufacture are used. The workmanship is the very best. The figures being large, are easily read..."

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    Eagle Square Manufacturing Co., South Shaftsbury, Vermont
  • Steel Carpenters' Squares Catalogue: nd, .
  • Established 1817.
  • Post 1880 Finishes: Plain Polished Steel; Blued; Nickel Plate on Copper; Galvanized; Copper Plate; Oxidized; Copper Plate, Plain; Royal Copper.

    • Geo. M. Eddy & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Brooklyn, New York: Rules: Surveying, A
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 345 Classen Ave.,Tapes, Measuring, Linen, Cotton, Spring Pocket, Steel, A

    • W.H. Ellery's, Burlington, Iowa
  • Rules: Rule & Paper Cutter, PAT'RN FEB 1886

    • Ellett Rule Co., Tillatoba, Miss.
  • Rules: Board measure

    • Louis Ernst and Sons,
  • From a No. 11 tailors square, Rochester, N.Y., the second "s" in "Sons" is definitely made with a separate punch, indicating that Louis Ernst and Son did business and perhaps Louis Ernst himself.

    • Evans Rule Co., Elizabeth, N. J. and Montreal, Que.
  • Tape Measure.

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    A. W. Faber, 78 Reade Street, New York.
  • Improved Calculating Rule, Manufactory Established 1761. Manufactured in Germany, France and the United States. Houses in London, Paris, Berlin and New York. About 1902-1903.

    • Faber, Eberhard,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New York City: Rules: Desk, Boxwood, AAA

    • V. Fabian & SonMilo Jct, Maine
  • An Improved Rule for Measuring Logs

    • A. B. Farquhar Co. Limited.
  • York, Pa. Rules: Combined Barrel Gauge and Wantage Rod.

    • Farrand, Hiram A.,
  • Berlin, New Hampshire:Tapes:FARRAND RAPID RULE

    • Fleming Machine Co.,
  • Rules

    • Ford,
  • Rules: Machinists

    • B. L. Forrest,
  • Rules

    • Fowler, 621 North 4th Street, Philadelphia.
  • Shoe last measure.
  • Bench rule.

    • FRINGELI RULE CO., /CLEVELAND, O.,

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    • John Gee,
  • Rules, 1855 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.
  • EAIA Directory American Toolmakers -1844-1845-

    • N. Gattey, New York
  • Wantage Stick.
  • Circa. 1797.

    • Gideon Sibley,
  • Rules

    • Anthony Gifford,
  • Westport, Massachusetts: Gifford was a whaling sea captain who made rules in Westport circa 1840 - 1850.
  • 2 foot 2 fold with board tables, ships carpenter bevel, 6 inch caliper and 2 foot 4 fold.

    • Goodell-Pratt Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Greenfield, Mass.: Squares: Carpenters', Combination, Machinists, B

    • B. F. Goodrich & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Akron, Ohio: Rules: Desk, AAAA

    • Goodyear India Rubber Glove Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New York City: Rules: Desk, AAAA

    • Goody,

    Graves, Jamestown, N.Y.,
  • Tailors Square.

    • Charles E. Green,
  • Farnham: Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.

    • Flossie M. Greenleaf (b. 1882)., Littleton, New Hampshire, Belmont, Massachusetts & Jacksonville, Alabama
  • Daughter of William Gardner Greenleaf.
  • Log Calipers.

    • William Gardner Greenleaf (1834-1916)., Littleton, New Hampshire
  • Log Calipers.

    • C. Wesley Grover,
  • Pleasant Pond, Maine, Log Scaling Wheel.

    • W. & L. E. Gurley,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:Troy, New York:Tapes: Measuring, C

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    W.H. Hambler, 51 Nassau St. N.Y.:
  • Rule.

    • Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Fourth Ave, New York City: Rules: Caliper, Extension, Key Seat, Lumbermens', Machinists', AAA1905-06 Thomas' Register: 200 Bowery, New York City: Squares: Caliper, Machinists, "T", Try, Mitre, AAA

    • H.C. Hansen,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Boston, Mass.: Rules: Steel Perforation, Printers', B

    • Hartford Carpet Corpn.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas Register: Thomsonville, Conn.: Squares: Ingrain, AA

    • C.C. Harlow, Bridgewater, MA.
  • Board rule.

    • The Harper,
  • Patent December 27, 1887. Tape Measure.

    • Hermon R. Haselton, Contococook, New Hampshire. Son of Rufus B. Haselton
  • Rules, Lumber.

    • Rufus B. Haselton, maker, Groton & Contococook, New Hampshire.
  • Lumber Rules, Framing Square, Wantage Rod & Yardstick .

    • L. Hedge. New York.
  • Rules.

    • Hibbard-Spencer Bartlett & Co.,
  • Rules.

    • R. Hoe & Co., Robert Hoe
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New York City: Rules, Printers', AAAA
  • An English carpenter who came to the United States in 1803 and in 1805 founded one of the most important American manufacturer's of printing equipment.

    • Thomas Rowell Hoyt (1811-1898), Geoffstown, New Hampshire
  • Gauging Rod.

    • Hoggson & Pettes Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New Haven, Conn.: Squares: Machinist, A

    • Henry Holmes & Sons,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, A

    • Hubbard Hardware,
  • Middletown, Connecticut.

    • Humphrey Machine Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Keene, New York: Rules: Caliper, C
  • Keene, NH Log caliper.

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    Stephen Jaggers,
  • Farnham:1849 at 14 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham:1850 at Incline Plane, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham:1860 at 2 East Mechanic Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham:1861 Irvington, New Jersey, rulemaker.

    • C. E. Jennings & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 42 Murray, New York City: Rules: Boxwood, Ivory, Machinists, B

    • E. P. Johnson,
  • 565 Washington Blvd., Chicago, Illinois. 1913 - 1948.
  • Patent January 9th, 1907.

    • Solomon A. Jones, Hartford, Connecticut.
  • Mid 19th century. Rules and bevel square..

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    Keen Kutter,

    Kerby & Bro,
  • 1860 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.
  • Makers / 51 Fulton St., N.Y.
  • Rope Gages
  • Shrink rules
  • Tailor rules

    • Kerby & Davidson, New York
  • Rules:Patternmakers rule.

    • Keuffel & Esser,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 127 Fulton, New York City: Rules: Extension, Scale, Shrinkage, Steel, Steel Metric, Boxwood, Combination, Slide, AA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 127 Fulton, New York City: Squares: Iron, Steel, Try, mitre, "T", AA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 127 Fulton, New York City: Tapes: Steel, Metallic & Linen Measuring, AA

    • Geo. L. Kopp & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 538 T. Smithfield, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania: Squares: TT, A

    • L. E. Knottts Appratus Co., Boston, MA.
  • Meter stick.

    • Kutz, New York, New York.
  • 180 Water Street, Late 19th century.

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    • J. Lamb, Jeffersonville, N.Y.,
  • Sewing Rule. Patented November 30, 1875

    • W. Lambert, Boston, MA.
  • Rule.

    • Lallie Instrument Co., Denver, Colorado
  • (1888-1964) made a 'Surveyors Tape Reel' patented by 'Justus Roe' of Patchogue, NY.

    • Latshaw,
    Patents 1902 and 1906.

    J.M. LORDEN, MAKER CHICAGO, ILL.,

    H. C. Lufkin,
  • Maker, CLEV'D, O. marked on log rule with 6 inch brass strip extending back from head. Tiers for 10-11-13-12 on front, 9-14-15-16 on reverse.

    • Lufkin Rule Co.,
  • Company doing business in Cleveland in 1893.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Saginaw, Michigan: Rules: Lumbermans', Machinists' Steel, Steel Metric, Tinners', Blacksmiths', Hickory Board, Steel Board, Steel Folding, Freight, Hickory Log, Scale Shrinkage, Desk School, AA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:Saginaw, Michigan: Squares: Steel, Linen Measuring, Cotton, AA

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    • Magee, Worrall & Richards, Makers, 223 Grand St, New York, NY.
  • Tailor's rule.

    • Joesph McGuire, Cinn, O.
  • Square yard stick.

    • F. E. Marsh (Stanley),
  • Patented dry measure scales struck on Stanley rule.

    • Mason & Hanson.,
  • New York & Chicago: Rules: Curved tailors rule.

    • Master,

    • Massachusetts Tool Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Greenfield, Mass.: Rules: Tempered Steel, C

    • H. H. Mayhew & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Shelburne Falls, Mass.: Squares: C

    • M.W.& CO.,
  • Marshall Wells and Company.

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    Nelson & Hubbard, Middletown, CT
  • rules, squares, bevels

    • Newark Plane, Rule & Level Co.,
  • Farnham: Newark, New Jersey, under the supervision of Elias Francis, previously of Mockridge & Francis, rulemaker.

    • National Advertising Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Seneca Falls, New York: Rules: Advertising, B

    • Nichols Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Ottumwa, Iowa: Rules: Steel Framing, D
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: Ottumwa, Iowa: Squares: Iron, Steel, Framing, D

    • Orrin Noble,
  • 1855 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.

    • G. Noyes, Lisbon, New Hampshire.
  • Rule: Log Caliper.

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    E.L. Page, Green, New York
  • Caliper.

    • Peabody,
  • Log measure. Maker, Philadelphia.

    • Peck, Stow & Wilcox,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Southington, Conn.: Rules: Steel, Tinners', Iron, AAAA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register:Squares: Iron, Steel, Plate Glass, Machinists, AAAA

    • Pierce Organ Pipe Co.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Reading, Mass.: Squares: Organ, C

    • G. Piper, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Rules, circa 1830.

    • Fred'k Post Co., Chicago, Illinois.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 218 Clark, Chicago, Illinois:Tapes: Measuring, D

    • Jas. T. Pratt & Co.,
  • 53 Fulton St. N.Y. Caliper rule.

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    Queen & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:1010 Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:Tapes: Measuring, AA

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    Richardson & Co., Middletown, Connecticut
  • Carpenters slide rule.

    • Geo. W. Richardson,
  • slide rule

    • I. J. Robinson, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
  • Square: Bevel, patented June 14, 1870.

    • Justus Roe & Sons,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:Patchogue, New York:Tapes: Measuring, D

    • Justus Roe., Patchogue, NY
  • Patent number 387541, 8/7/1888, reel for tape measure.
  • Patent number 431484, 7/1/1890, protractor.
  • Patent number 475470, 5/24/1892, surveyors tape measure reel.

    • W.H. Rook,
  • Roxbury, Mass.
  • Carpenter Rule.
  • Ship Carpenters' Bevel Rule.
  • Boston, Mass. Gunter Navigation Rule.

    • Alex Rowland, New York.
  • rule

    • F.G. Rowe, Boston, Mass.
  • paper rule

    • ADAMS RUGGLES, MANUF'R TOLEDO O
  • board measure stick

    • Russell & Irwin Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New Britain, Conn.: Rules: Tinners', AAAA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register:Squares: Iron, Steel, AAAA

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    S&B Co., Boston
  • Rules:Machinists

    • Gustavus B. Sanborn (1848-1902)., Bristol, New Hampshire
  • Log Calipers.

    • Joesph Sanford., Newport, Rhode Island
  • Circa. 1825
  • Barrel Measure - marked Joesph Sanford / Maker / Henry Bull / January 20, 1825.

    • L.B. Sargent., Plymouth, New Hampshire
  • Log Calipers.

    • Sargent & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 151 Leonard, New York City: Rules: Steel, AAAA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 151 Leonard, New York City: Squares: Iron, Steel, Machinists, AAAA

    • Savage, Middletown, Connecticut.
  • Rules, mid 19th century. Sold business to A. Stanley and T. Conklin in 1855.

    • Sawyer Tool Mfg. Co., Fitchburg, Mass.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Fitchburg, Mass.: Rules: Steel, Steel Metric, Key Seat, Machinists', Desk, School, C
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Fitchburg, Mass.: Squares: Combination, Iron, Steel Machinists, Try, Mitre, Adjustable, Steel Hardened, "T", C

    • R. Seelig, Chicago, Illinois
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 122 So. Clark, Chicago, Illinois:Tapes: Measuring, G

    • Seneca,

    W.N. Seymour & Co., N York
  • Lumber rule.

    • E.C. Simmons & Company,
  • 1872-1874

    • Henry Smith, Newark, New Jersey
  • Farnham: 1844 at 2 Quarry Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham: 1858 at 64 State Street through 1866, rulemaker.

    • Jas. X. Smith, New-Lebanon N.Y.
  • Tailor's rule. 1877.

    • S.O. Smith,
  • Farnham: Former levelmaker Stephen O. Smith claimed to be successor to James C. Tingley. Maple, Satin and Boxwood Counting House Rules (pictured and looks like a regular desk ruler).
  • Farnham: First directory entry 1880-81, through 1896, listed as level and rule maker; thereafter until 1907 listed as rulemaker. Factory at 22 and 24 Prospect Street, Newark, New Jersey.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Newark, New Jersey: Rules: Counting house, Wood, D

    • E.G. Solf(t)mann,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 125 E. 42nd, New York City: Rules: Architects, Engineers, Slide, Caliper, B
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: 125 E. 42nd, New York City: Squares: "T", Triangles, B

    • J. Souls,
  • 1840 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.

    • Southington Cutlery Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Southington, Conn.: Squares: Iron, Steel, AA

    • Spencerian Pen Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New York City: Rules: Desk, AA

    • Standard,

    Standard Rule Co, Unionville, CT.

    Standard Tool Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Athol, Mass.: Squares: Center Combination, Steel, Steel Hardened, Try, X

    • Staniford & Rook,
  • East Cambridge, Mass.: Rule.

    • A. Stanley, New Britain, CT
  • 1854-1857 New Britain, Connecticut. Augustus and Timothy Stanley formed partnership with Thomas Conklin in 1854 and purchased rule business of Seth Savage in 1855.

    • Stanley Rule & Level Co., New Britain, CT
  • Formed in 1857 when A. Stanley & Co. joined with the Hall & Knappe Company makers of try squares, levels and plumb bobs to form the Stanley Rule and Level Company.
  • Purchased rule business of E. A. Stearns of Brattleboro, Vermont in 1862.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New Britain, Conn.: Rules: Steel metric, Ivory, Steel, Boxwood, Extension, Lumbermans', AAA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register:Squares: Iron, Steel, Try, Mitre, AA

    • L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, MA.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Athol, Mass.: Rules: Key Seat, Machinists', Scale, Shrinkage, Steel, Desk, Blacksmiths', Metric, Slide, Caliper, A
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Squares: Bevel, Caliper, Combination Iron, Steel, Machinists Try, Mitre, "T", Double tongue, A

    • E.A. Stearns, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • Started in 1838.
  • Purchased by Stanley Rule & Level Co. in 1862. Stanley catalogs continued to list Stearns rules through 1879.

    • Lorenzo & Delos Stephens,
  • Father and son respectively who both worked for Hermon Chapin initially in Pine Meadow, Connecticut. Started their own business in 1853 in a rented building.
  • In 1864 moved the business from New Hartford, Connecticut to Riverton, Connecticut.
  • In 1901 joined the Chapin firm to form Chapin-Stephens.
  • In 1929 was absorbed by Stanley.

    • J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Chicopee Falls, Mass.: Rules: Machinists', AAA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Chicopee Falls, Mass.: Squares: Machinists, A

    • J. Stevens, Boston
  • Ship's Carpenter Bevel

    • Wm. E. Stieven & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 644 Smithfield, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania: Squares: "T", A

    • Strateline,

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    R.T. Taggart Manchester N.H.,
  • Mathematical Instrument Maker,
  • Hoyt's Improved Caliper Log Rule

    • S.T. Taylor
  • 930 Broadway, New York, Folding Tailor's rule.
    13" x 24" Hand stamped Tailor's rule.
  • 816 Broadway, New York.
  • 349 Canal, New York. Hand stamped Tailor's rule.

    • Tewksbury & Tuttle
  • rules, squares, bevels

    • Thorpe Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 50 Woodward Ave.:Tapes: Car wheel measuring, X

    • Thompson, Bridgeport, CT
  • Framing Square. 1895.

    • Tidgewell & Co, Middletown, CT
  • Square

    • Tidgewell & Son
  • Square

    • James C. Tingley,
  • Farnham: 1869 Tingley & Co, 7 New Jersey Railroad Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker until 1875.

    • Tingley & Co, New York
  • Desk rule

    • Tinlin Rivet Rule Company, (Stanley), 1523 Conway Building, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Patent 1934.

    • Willis Thrall & Son. Hartford, Connecticut.
  • 1866 price list showing boxwood 2 fold and 4 fold rules. In addition board measure, bench and shoemaker rules. Also, yard sticks, wantage and gauging rods, try squares and sliding bevel squares.
  • 1871 letter head shows No. 10 Central Row, Hartford, Connecticut. Established 1833. Manufacturers of Rules, Try Squares, Bevels, Base Knobs, File and Chisel Handles &c.

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    Union Nut and Bolt Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Unionville, Conn.: Rules: Boxwood, A

    • Upson Nut Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Unionville, Conn.: Rules: Lumbermans', Boxwood, Ivory, AAAA

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    Wacuanda, Orange, N.Y.
  • Yard Standard.

    • Job & George H. Walker,
  • 1860 Belcher Brothers & Company Catalogue, a Ken Roberts' Reprint, Roberts' included documentary describes Job Walker as likely an English immigrant starting the rule business in 1845 in New York, soon after his brother George H. joined him and formed the J & G.H. Walker firm which continued until 1873.
  • Many Walker rules are marked on the edge near the head joint.

    • Leonard Ward,
  • Farnham: 1849 at 78 River Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham: 1862 at 69 River Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham: 1885 at 38 River Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Taylor's Rule, L.Ward-Maker, Newark-N.J.

    • Ward & Co, Newark, New Jersey
  • Log Cane, Ward & Co Makers Newark N.J.

    • J. Watts, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Mid 19th century carpenter rule with gunter slide.
  • Marking Gauge.
  • Taylor's Square.
  • Log Stick.

    • Waterbury Brass Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Waterbury, Conn.:Tapes: Measuring, AAAA

    • Weaver & Leiser, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
  • Rule:

    • F. Weber & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:1125 Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:Tapes: Measuring, A

    • Westcott Jewell Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Seneca Falls, New York: Rules: Advertising, Desk, Parallel, School, D

    • T.F. Welch & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 65 Sudbury, Boston, Mass.: Squares: "T", D

    • W.A. Wheeler., Littleton, New Hampshire
  • Log Calipers.

    • Frank W. Whitcher Co., Boston Mass,
  • Rule: Shoe last measure PAT'D APR'L 13, 1880

    • White,

    Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Middletown, Conn.:Tapes: Tape Lines, etc., Measuring, A

    • G.H. Whitescarver,
  • Metal Calculating protractor.

    • Wiley, Philadelphia
  • Carpenter Rule.

    • Alexander Williams,
  • Farnham: Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.

    • Jno. Wyke & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 898 Saratoga, Boston, Mass.: Rules: Machinists',D
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: 50 Saratoga, Boston, Mass.: Squares: "T", D

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    Zenith,

    and others
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    Acknowledgments
    Thanks to the following people for their help in preparing this list.
    William Baader, Bob Bernard, Steve Bruder, Richard Chapman, Ed Chamberlain, Dick Dickerson, Alexander Farnham, Martin J. Donnelly, Patrick Leach, John Goss, Dr. Ronald Pearson, Jane & Mark Rees, Ken Roberts, Rodger Shepherd, M.D., M.P.H., Roger K. Smith, Anne & Don Wing.
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