Ebony ruler, Great Western Railway

Made:
1833-1858

Ruler; ebony, round, with inset ivorine label inscribed "Ebony ruler said to have formed part of the desk equipment of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, First Engineer of The Great Western Rly. 1833-1858".

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1993-7252
Materials:
ebony and ivorine
Measurements:
overall: 762 mm 34.925 mm,
type:
ruler
credit:
British Railways Board Records Office