Old Lufkin Wood and Brass 36 Inch Logging Rule birds on branch I believe the year on

I believe the year on the postmark on reverse is 1904

this is one I think I'd put in a frame and hang where I'd see it all the time--in part as a reminder to live in the present

Each letter is 12 1/4" tall and approx 3/4" d

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

Oregon and now lives and works in Medford

Old Lufkin Wood and Brass 36 Inch Logging Rule birds on branch I believe the year onroduced 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