Old Make Do Ruler with Hand-Carved Numbers - Presumed for Liquid Measure Massachusetts historic sign and some paint loss here

and some paint loss here and there

relieve the distressed

Late 19th century or so I believe

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

I especially love the stem on this one

Old Make Do Ruler with Hand-Carved Numbers - Presumed for Liquid Measure Massachusetts historic sign and some paint loss hereBest 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