Old Lufkin Wood and Brass 36 Inch Logging Rule birds on branch which I believe it was

which I believe it was actually meant to be

With a hand-painted papier-mache head and a body sewn of two complementary brown and white patterned fabrics

7 1/2" l x 5" w x 4 1/8" t and weighs about 3 1/2 pounds

with an opening of 2

With its bold lines and high gloss finish (in variegated pastels on front and back

Old Lufkin Wood and Brass 36 Inch Logging Rule birds on branch which I believe it wasroduced by The Lufkin Rule Co., Saginaw, Michigan, as marked on one side of the brass end. (A lumber ruler is used to measure the board feet content of sawn lumber; this is a "four line" rule that has scales for 12' 10' 14' 16' on one side and 9' 11' 13' 15' on the other side.) I of course love it as an object, with satisfying rounded handle at one end, heavy brass wrap at the other with lens shaped end for grabbing, and just all those beautiful