Beautiful 19th C. 14 Inch Rolled Handle Ruler, C.E Gibbs, Boston cutout wooden ) The front is one

)  The front is one layer higher around the perimeter

but for the most part found them completely in tact

) Subtle X's up the front like laces

the Native American civilization that flourished from approximately 800 CE to 1600 CE in areas of what is now the Midwest

Carved into the underside of the base of the hand is what looks to be "MC11

Beautiful 19th C. 14 Inch Rolled Handle Ruler, C.E Gibbs, Boston cutout wooden ) The front is oneA nice one for the ruler collection. I've never come across one quite like this before, but I believe this sort of rounded handle ruler would have been used by a draftsman or architect, allowing for easy handling and movement across paper or blueprint. I have also seen a few round wood rulers described as writing rulers, and it does seem a good one for use in practicing calligraphy in ink, using the ruler and straight edge as guide then lifting