Old Make Do Ruler with Hand-Carved Numbers - Presumed for Liquid Measure Massachusetts historic sign Late 19th century or so

Late 19th century or so I believe

I especially love the stem on this one

relieve the distressed

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Old Make Do Ruler with Hand-Carved Numbers - Presumed for Liquid Measure Massachusetts historic sign Late 19th century or soBest 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