Most of the information about rules available to me is still not yet included here. Much of this information was hastily gathered and posted on this web page without serious consideration to style and minimal proofreading.
Measuring Devices
The Makers, Markers and Merchandisers of Instruments, Gauges, Rules, Squares & Tape Measures

There were many more markers of tools than makers; part of the fun is separating the markers from the makers. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Acme Rule Co., Salisbury, Connecticut.
  • Rule: patent December 21, 1886.

    • Adjustable Gauge Company, Lexington, Kentucky
  • Square: double bevel. Patented 1908.

    • Adlam, Samuel, Boston, Mass.
  • Rule: Two foot two fold boxwood carpenters' rule, marked S. ADLAM MAKER BOSTON
  • Samuel Adlam born in Temple Parish, Bristol, England on February 4th, 1798 was the youngest of three children born to Samuel and Elizabeth Powell Adlam. Apprenticed at age of eleven for seven years to learn the art of making philosophical instruments. Adlam married Martha Legg at Bristol on June 24 1820. Ref: The Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Rhode Island. (Providence - National Biographical Publishing Co., 1881) p. 149.
  • In 1821 he came to America settling in Boston to start his “Rule, Scale and Rod” business which at one time had 19 apprentices. Ref: The Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Rhode Island. (Providence - National Biographical Publishing Co., 1881) p. 149.
  • ~1824 Adlam elected to prepare for the ministry and sold his rule business to Joshua Binney, father of Joseph Getchell Binney who was left in charge of the business. Ref: Juliette Pattison Binney, Binney, John G. Twenty-six years in Burmah - records of the life and work of Joseph G. Binney. (Philadelphia - American Baptist Publication Society, 1880), pp. 27-28.

    • Adams, Robert, New York City
  • Listed as “Adams Robert, mat. inst. maker 300 Broadway,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 88. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1834.
  • See Kutz & Adams.

    • Albert, C., Whitehaven, Pennsylvania.
  • Circa 1844. Log caliper.

    • Aldridge, T., Bergen, New Jersey.
  • Rule.
  • Shoemaker's measure.
  • Also seen with New York marks.

    • Alexander,
  • 1897, Patent for Improved Wantage Rod.

    • Almond Mfg. Co., T.R., Ashburnham, Massachusetts.
  • Machinist Rules.

    • A & M,
  • Rules:

    • American Mfg. Concern, Jamestown, New York
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Jamestown, New York: Rules: Advertising, A
  • Falconer, New York: Rules: Advertising Desk Rule

    • American Rule Mfg. Co., The,
  • Rules:

    • American Drafting Furniture Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 223 Mill, Rochester, New York: Squares: Movable “T”, E

    • Andrews & Sons, E., Williamsport, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Williamsport, Pennsylvania: Rules: Nickel Plated, Steel Board, D

    • Anthony, James, New York City
  • Listed as “Anthony James, rulemaker 156 Hester” in the 1830 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 101. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1830.

    • Archer, William, New York City
  • Listed as “math. mat. inst. maker 230 Hudson,” in the 1827 Longworth's American Almanac New York Register and City Directory, p. 61. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.
  • Listed as “Archer William, mathematical instrument-m. 230 Hudson” in the 1830 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 102. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1830.
  • Listed as “math. inst. maker 230 Hudson,” in the 1834-5 Longworth's American Almanac New York Register and City Directory, p. 98. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1834.

    • Arm, Isaac, New York City
  • 1860 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.

    • Aston, Samuel, New York City
  • Listed as “Aston Samuel, rule maker, rear 118 Mott.” The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 18. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1842.

    • Athol Machine Co., Athol, Massachusetts
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Athol, Massachusetts.: Rules: Caliper, Machinist Steel, B
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Athol, Mass.: Squares: Bevel Combination, Iron, Steel, Machinists, Center Try, Mitre, Adjustable, B

    • Atkins & Co., E. C., Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Indianapolis, Indiana.: Squares: Try, Mitre, AAA

    • Austin, R.J., Dixfield, Maine.
  • Log rule.

    • Auringer, T.C., Cohoes, New York
  • Square.



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    Baker, David, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Baker David, mathematical instrument maker, 9 Long wharf” in the 1821 The Boston Directory, p. 34. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1821.

    • Baker, David, New Bedford, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Baker David, mathematical instrument maker, 44 North Water, boards 22 Third, corner Spring” in the 1836 The New-Bedford Directory, p. 37. Published by Henry H. Crapo, 1836.
  • Listed as “Baker David, mathematical instrument maker, 44 North Water, house 57 North Water, corner William.” in the 1838 The New-Bedford Directory, p. 41. Published by Henry H. Crapo, 1838.
  • Listed as “Baker David, mathematical instrument maker, 44 North Water, house 57 North Water, corner William.” in the 1841 The New-Bedford Directory, p. 45. Published by Henry H. Crapo, 1841.
  • Listed as “Baker David, mathematical instrument maker and sealer of weights and measures, 44 North Water.” in the 1849 The New Bedford Directory, p. 57. Published by C. & A. Tabor, 1849. Also listed in an advertisment p. 195.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL. Baker, David, New Bedford.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL. Baker, David New Bedford.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Baker, (David) & Hooper, (Henry N.), Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument makers, on Draw bridge 54 Ann,” in the 1822 The Boston Directory, p. 34. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1822.
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument makers, on Draw bridge 54 Ann,” in the 1823 The Boston Directory, p. 34. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1823.

    • Baldwin, Hiram, Nashua, New Hampshire. Circa 1870.
  • Log rule and yardstick.

    • Barnhart, Arthur M. & Olsen E., Chicago, Illinois
  • 1871 - 1932.
  • Printer's rule.

    • Bates Mfg. Co., Orange, New Jersey
  • Steel Rule inch and metric graduations.

    • Bayne, Joseph, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Listed as “rule mkr Christian n(ear) Water,” in DESILVER'S Philadelphia Directory for 1835 & 1836. Published Robert Desilver, April 1835.
  • Listed in Publisher's Alterations list shows “rule maker Marriott's la(ne) n(ear) 3d,” in DESILVER'S Philadelphia Directory for 1835 & 1836.
  • Listed as “rulemaker, 2630 Pine,” in McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory for 1863, p. 67. Published A. McElroy. 1863.
  • Shoe Stick.

    • Belcher Brothers, New York City
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers, Rule-makers, 141 Mulberry,” Longworth's American Almanac, New-York Register, and City Directory, p. 79. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1827.
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers, Rule-makers, 132 Water,” Longworth's American Almanac, New-York Register, and City Directory, p. 122. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1830.
  • Listed as “Belcher, brothers, rulemakers 11 Burling-slip,” Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 122. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1834.
  • Listed as “Belcher & Brothers, Rule Manufacturers, 11 Burling Slip,” New-York Annual Register, p. 517. Published by Edwin Williams, 1836.
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers, Rule Makers, 101 John,” New-York As It Is In 1837, p. 99. Published by J. Disturnell 1837.
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers, Rulemakers, 17 Platt upstairs,” Longworth's American Almanac, New-York Register, and City Directory, p. 89. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1839.
  • Listed as “Charles, William, Thomas Belcher, Rulemakers, 17 Platt,” Longworth's American Almanac, New-York Register, and City Directory, p. 89, Published by Thomas Longworth, 1839.
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers, Manufacturers of Turkey Box-Wood & Ivory Rules, Gunter's Scales, Gauging-Rods, Size-Sticks, &C., 17 Platt Street Up Stairs.,” A.E. Wright's Boston, New York, Philadelphia & Baltimore Commercial Directory, p. 209. Published by A.E. Wright, 1840.
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers, rule manuf., 17 Platt,” The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 29. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1842.
  • Henry and Thomas Belcher headed company in 1843.
  • 1843 Newark, New Jersey Directory: Camptown, New Jersey.
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers, rule manuf., 3 Platt,” The New York City Directory for 1845 & 1846, p. 34. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1845-1846.
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers, rule Manuf., 221 Pearl,” Doggett's New York City Directory 1848-1849, p. 44. Published by John Doggett Jr, 1848.
  • Listed as “Rules. RULES AND JOINERS' TOOLS. Belcher Brother, Manufacturers and Dealers, 221 Pearl-street, New York.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” Business Register New York. p. 5. Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • November 2, 1852 Camptown, New Jersey was renamed Irvington, New Jersey.

    • Belcher Bros & Co.,
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers & Co., 221 Pearl,” <>Trow's New York City Directory 1856-7, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1857.
  • Listed as “Belcher & Brothers & Co., rules, 246 Pearl,” Trow's New York City Directory 1858-1859, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1858.
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers & Co., 233 Pearl,” Trow's New York City Directory 1859-60, p. 67. Published by H. Wilson. 1859.
  • From Ken Roberts reprint of the 1860 Catalogue: '...the articles will continue to be made of the same uniform good quality, well seasoned and accurate, for which they have been celebrated ever since their first introduction, in the year 1821. The rules denominated Round Joint, being generally made of an inferior selection of Boxwood, although well seasoned, will not have the stamp of the firm upon them, but all others will be stamped “Belcher Brothers & Co., New York,” and may be relied upon as genuine.'
  • Listed as “Belcher Brothers & Co., 233 Pearl,” Trow's New York City Directory 1860-61, p. 67. Published by H. Wilson. 1860.
  • By 1870 Belcher Bros & Co. moved to 109 New Jersey Railroad Avenue in Newark; later to 124 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Irvington, New Jersey: Rules: Boxwood, Caliper, Freight, Parallel, Plate Glass, Shrinkage, Saddlers', Glaziers', Scale, Desk, X
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Irvington, New Jersey: Squares: Dressmakers, Taylors, Plate Glass, X
  • Roberts reports that Belcher Bros & Co. continued making rules until 1877 and that William Belcher continued to sell them until 1880 at 89 Chambers Street, New York City.
  • Farnham shows a 1885 directory which places Belcher Brothers & Co at 124 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey. (see Farnham).

    • Belcher, Charles, New York City
  • Listed as “Belcher Charles, rule-m. 11 Burling-slip h. 761 Broadway,” Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 122. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1834.
  • Listed as “Charles Belcher, rules, 17 Platt,” The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 29. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1842.
  • Listed as “Charles Belcher, rules, 3 Platt,” The New York City Directory for 1845 & 1846, p. 34. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1845.
  • Listed as “Charles Belcher, rules, 221 Pearl, h. Camptown, N.J.,” Doggett's New York City Directory 1848-1849, p. 44. Published by John Doggett Jr, 1848.

    • Belcher, Henry, New York City
  • Listed as “Henry Belcher, rules, 221 Pearl, h. Irvington, N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1856-1857, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1857.
  • Listed as “Henry Belcher, rules, 246 Pearl, h. Irvington, N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1858-1859, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1858.
  • Listed as “Henry Belcher, rules, 233 Pearl, h. N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1859-1860, p. 66. Published by H. Wilson. 1859.
  • Listed as “Henry Belcher, rules, 233 Pearl, h. N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1860-1861, p. 67. Published by H. Wilson. 1860.

    • Belcher, Joseph, New York City
  • Listed as “Joseph Belcher, rules, 221 Pearl, h. Irvington, N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1856-1857, p. 64.. Published by H. Wilson. 1857.
  • Listed as “Joseph Belcher, rules, 246 Pearl, h. Irvington, N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1858-1859, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1858.
  • Listed as “Joseph Belcher, rules, 233 Pearl, h. N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1859-1860, p. 66. Published by H. Wilson. 1859.
  • Listed as “Joseph Belcher, rules, 233 Pearl, h. N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1860-1861, p. 67. Published by H. Wilson. 1860.

    • Belcher, Thomas, New York City
  • Thomas Belcher most likely emigrated from England as an apprenticed rulemaker. He was a descendant of Zachariah Belcher, listed as a Sheffield rulemaker from 1839-1865
  • 1860 Belcher Brothers & Company Catalogue, A Ken Roberts' Reprint, describes Thomas Belcher at 145 Division Street in the 1822 New York Directory, rulemaker. The 1860 catalogue states “1821.”
  • Ken Roberts' reprinted catalogue lists William Belcher at 233 Pearl Street, New York City as the sole sales representative for Belcher Brothers & Company.
  • Roberts reports that Thomas Belcher's brother William joined the firm in 1825 (see T. & W. Belcher entry below) forming T. & W. Belcher at 141 Milbury Street later moving in 1830 to Water Street and operating as Belcher Brothers.
  • In 1840 the business was at Platt Street and in 1851 moved again to 271 Pearl Street. Roberts reports that the sons joined in 1853 and the firm was then named Belcher Brothers & Company.
  • Listed as “Belcher Thomas, rules, 17 Platt,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.
  • Alexander Farnham in his book Early Tools of New Jersey and the Men Who Made Them suggests the factory was moved to New Jersey about 1843 leaving the sales office in New York City.

    • Belcher, Thomas, New York City
    Listed as “Belcher Thomas, rule-maker 182 Water h. 141 Mulberry Brooklyn,” Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1830, p. 122. Listed as “Belcher Thomas, rulemaker 11 Burling-slip h. Brooklyn,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1834, p. 122.
  • Listed as “Thomas Belcher, rules, 17 Platt,” The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 29. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1842.
  • Listed as “Thomas Belcher, rules, 3 Platt,” The New York City Directory for 1845 & 1846, p. 34. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1845-1846.
  • Listed as “Thomas Belcher, rules, 221 Pearl, h. Camptown, N.J.,” Doggett's New York City Directory 1848-1849, p. 44. Published by John Doggett Jr, 1848.
  • Listed as “Thos. Belcher, rules, 221 Pearl, h. Camptown, N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1856-1857, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1857.

    • Belcher, Thomas H. New York City
  • Listed as “Thos. H. Belcher, rules, 221 Pearl, h. Irvington, N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1856-1857, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1857.
  • Listed as “Thos. H. Belcher, rules, 246 Pearl, h. irvington, N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1858-1859, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1858.
  • Listed as “Thomas H. Belcher, rules, 233 Pearl, h. H.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1859-1860, p. 67. Published by H. Wilson. 1859.
  • Listed as “Thomas H. Belcher, rules, 233 Pearl, h. H.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1860-1861, p. 67. Published by H. Wilson. 1860.

    • Belcher, Thomas Jr. New York City
  • Listed as “Thos. Belcher jr., rules, 221 Pearl, h. Camptown, N.J.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1856-1857, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1857.

    • Belcher, T. & W., New York City
  • Founders Thomas and William Belcher.
  • Advertisment reads: “Mathematical Scale & Rule Manufactory. T. & W. Belcher, [At the Sign of the Rule,] No. 145 Division-Street--New York, Respectfully inform the public that they have commenced the above business, and owing to their long experience, (being the result of uninterrupted practice from our infancy,) and improved methods, they are enabled to make all kinds of Scales and Rules, superior and cheaper than any hitherto manufactured in New-York. Among the articles of their manufacture are -- Sliding and Gunter's Scales for Navigation, warranted accurate, all kinds of Surveying Scales, Protractors, Parallel Rulers, and Instruments for gauging oil and liquors, Ivory and best Turkey Boxwood Rules of every description, Tailors Rules and Squares, Shoe size sticks, Lumber Sticks, &c. &c. Also repairs on reasonable terms. Sept. 1822” The AMERICAN COAST PILOT, Published Edmund M. Blunt. 1822.
  • Listed as “Mathematical Scale & Rule Manufactory. T. & W. Belcher, [Sign of the Rule,] No. 145 Division-Street--New York,” in the 1822 The AMERICAN COAST PILOT, Edmund M. Blunt, Publisher. 1822.
  • Listed as “T. & W. Belcher & Co., Rule-makers, 141 Mulberry,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 75. Published Thomas Longworth. 1825.
  • Shoe Stick.

    • Belcher, William, New York City
    Listed as “Belcher William, rule-maker 132 Water h. 69 Eldridge,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1830, p. 122.
  • Listed as “Belcher William, rule-m 11 Burling-slip h. 69 Eldridge,” Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 122. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1834.
  • Listed as “William Belcher, rules, 17 Platt, h. Brooklyn,” The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 29. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1842.
  • Listed as “William Belcher, rules, 3 Platt, h. Brooklyn,” The New York City Directory for 1845 & 1846, p. 34. Published by John Doggett, Jr, 1845-1846.
  • Listed as “William Belcher, rules, 221 Pearl, h. Brooklyn,” Doggett's New York City Directory 1848-1849, p. 44. Published by John Doggett Jr, 1848.
  • Listed as “WILLIAM BELCHER, rules, 221 Pearl, h. B'klyn,” Trow's New York City Directory 1856-7, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1857.
  • Listed as “WM. Belcher, Rules, Manufactured by Belcher Bro's & Co. A very extensive and complete assortment of Rules is offered for sale to Dealers at a great reduction from former rates at the Rule Depot, No. 221 Pearl, cor. of Platt street, upstairs by Wm. Belcher,”. Trow's New York City Directory 1856-7, p. 31. Published H. Wilson. 1857.
  • Listed as “William H. Belcher, mer 246 Pearl, h. Clinton av. N Myrtle av. B'klyn,” Trow's New York City Directory 1858-1859. Published by H. Wilson. 1858, p. 64.
  • Listed as “William Belcher, hardware, 233 Pearl, h. Clinton av. c. Willoughby av., B'klyn.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1859-60, p. 67. Published by H. Wilson. 1859.
  • Listed as “WM. Belcher, Rules and Joiners' Tools. Belcher Brothers & Co., who first established the manufacture in this country, continue to supply the Trade with their Goods, at the sole depot, kept by William Belcher, who keeps a good assortment of Measuring TAPES, PADLOCKS, SAND PAPER, and JOINERS; TOOLS, including Steel Squares, Try Squares, Bevels, Spokeshaves and Guages; also, Bemis' C.S. Dividers, Compasses, &c., which we offer to dealers at manufactgureers' prices. Wm. Belecher, 233 Pearl Street.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1859-60, p. 64. Published by H. Wilson. 1860.
  • Listed as “William Belcher, hardware, 233 Pearl, h. Clinton av. c. Willoughby av., B'klyn.,” Trow's New York City Directory 1860-61, p. 67. Published by H. Wilson. 1860.

    • Belcher, Zachariah, Sheffield, England
  • Listed as “Belcher, Zachariah, box & ivory rule maker, 4 Bright street,” Sheffield. History, Directory & Gazetteer of County of York, p. 304. Published by Edward Baines, 1823.

    • Belcher, Zachariah, New York City
  • Listed as “Zachariah Belcher, rules, 221 Pearl, h. N.J.,” Doggett's New York City Directory 1848-1849, p. 44. Published by John Doggett Jr, 1848.
  • Grandson of Zachariah Belcher of Sheffield, England.

    • Bemis & Call Hardware & Tool Co., Springfield, Massachusetts
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Springfield, Mass.: Squares: Iron, Steel Pocket, A

    • Bergmann, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Philadelphia, Shoemaker's measure.

    • Billings, J. M., Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL. Billings, J. M., Litche's Mills Worcester.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” p. 159. Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL. Billings, J. M., Litche's Mills Worcester.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Billings & Spencer Co., Hartford, Connecticut
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Hartford, Conn.: Rules: Scale, Shrinkage, Steel, AA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: Hartford, Conn.:Squares: Caliper, A

    • Biddle Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Rule.

    • Biggs, Thomas, New York City
  • Listed as “instrument-maker, 60, facing Beekman's-slip,” in The New-York Directory, p. 22. Published by David Franks. 1786.

    • Binney, Joseph Getchell, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Binney, born December 1st, 1807 in Boston, Massachusetts was the third son of Joshua and Hannah Getchell Binney. Ref: Juliette Pattison Binney, Binney, John G. Twenty-six years in Burmah - records of the life and work of Joseph G. Binney. (Philadelphia - American Baptist Publication Society, 1880), p. 14.
  • At about the age of 15 (~1822) Binney was apprenticed to Samuel Adlam at his “Rule, Scale and Rod” business. Roughly two years later Joseph's father (Joshua) purchased Adlam's rule business and placed Binney as its head. Ref: Juliette Pattison Binney, Binney, John G. Twenty-six years in Burmah - records of the life and work of Joseph G. Binney. (Philadelphia - American Baptist Publication Society, 1880), pp. 27-28.
  • Listed as “Binney Joseph, rule maker, Brighton, corner Leveret” in The City Directories for Boston, Massachusetts, p. 47. John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Publisher. 1826.
  • Newspaper Advertisment:

    Joseph G. Binney, respectfully informs his former customers and the public, that he continues to make and keep on hand at his manufactory, at the corner of Leverett and Brighton streets.

    Carpenters' Rules, Guaging and Surveyor's Rods, Gunter Scales, &c &c which he will sell low for cash.
    ... ALSO, AS ABOVE, 6 tons of excellent Box Wood, the whole, or any part of it will be sold low, if applied for soon.


    Found in Boston Daily Advertiser, Boston, Massachusetts. December 12, 1826. page 1.
  • ~1827 Binney's father (Joshua) acquired the rule business and Binney started to attend Munson Accademy. Ref: Juliette Pattison Binney, Binney, John G. Twenty-six years in Burmah - records of the life and work of Joseph G. Binney. (Philadelphia - American Baptist Publication Society, 1880), p. 33.
  • Auction Advertisment:

    This Day at 10 o'clock, At Chambers over Spaulding & Rice's store corner of Brighton and Leverett Streets. I shall sell the remaining Stock of a Rule, Scale and Rod Maker, consisting in part of the following articles:
    — 7 doz. Board Measure Rules
    — 39 doz common do
    — 6 Double Slide do
    — 13 doz Slide do
    — 4 Doz. Arch joint do
    — 16 doz refuse do
    — 4 doz. Gunter Scales
    — 5 Doz one foot Plotting Scales
    — 4 1-2 doz. two feet Board Measure Rods
    — 13 four feet surveyours Rods
    — 6 to 10 tons Box Wood
    — 1100 lbs Satin Wood.
    Daniel Hersey, Auctioneer.

    From: Boston Patriot and Daily Chronicle, Boston, Massachusetts. April 19th, 1827. p. 3.

    • Binney, Joshua, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Father of Joseph Getchell Binney. Ref: Juliette Pattison Binney, Binney, John G. Twenty-six years in Burmah - records of the life and work of Joseph G. Binney. (Philadelphia - American Baptist Publication Society, 1880), p. 33.
  • Married Hannah Gitchel [sic] October 18th, 1803. Boston Marriages, From 1752 to 1809, p. 418
  • Listed as “Binney Joshua, cordwainer 1 Kilby street, house Williams court” in The City Directories for Boston, Massachusetts, p. 66. John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Publisher. 1816.
  • Joshua Binney appointed measurers of wood coming from the country over Canal bridge. Early History of Boston September 1, 1818 to April 24, 1822, Selectmen's Minutes 1821 , p. 207.
  • Joshua Binney listed as one of 10 Measurers of Wood The Boston Directory, 1823 , p. 268. Published by C. Stimpson, Jr and J.H.A. Frost 1823.

    • Bliss, John, New York City
  • Nautical Parallel Rule.
  • Listed as “Bliss, John, chronometers, 42 Fulton, h. Brooklyn.” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 36. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1843.

    • Bliss & Creighton, New York City
  • Listed as “Bliss & Creighton, chronometers, 42 Fulton.” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 36. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1843.

    • Bolles, Franklin & Co., Hartford, Connecticut
  • Carpenter rule with Gunter slide.

    • Bowles, Leonard C., Boston, Massachusetts
  • No. 94 Washington-Street, (Cornhill) Boston. Leonard C. Bowles, Importer of ... Mathematical Instruments, Scales and Dividers, Parallel Rules, Measuring Tapes ... advertisement in Boston Annual Advertiser in The Boston Directory 1825, Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1825.

    • Bowles, Thomas Salter (1785-1851), Portsmouth, New Hampshire
  • Wantage Rod.

    • Breed, Aaron, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, math. instru. maker 119 Broad st.” in the 1810 The Boston Directory, p. 36. Published by Edward Cotton. September, 1810.
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, math. instru. maker 119 Broad st. house back 95 Broad st.” in the 1813 The Boston Directory, p. 75. Published by E. Cotton. July, 1813.
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, math. instru. maker 119, house 107 Broad street” in the 1816 The Boston Directory, p. 71. Published by E. Cotton. 1816.
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, mathematical instrument maker, 1 India wharf, house Gibbs lane” in the 1818 The Boston Directory, p. 49. Published by E. Cotton. 1818.
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, mathematical instrument maker, 1 India wharf” in the 1820 The Boston Directory, p. 49. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1820.
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 1 India wf. house Washington place” in the 1821 The Boston Directory, p. 52. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1821.
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 1 India wf. house Washington place” in the 1822 The Boston Directory, p. 52. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1822.
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 1 India wf. house Washington place” in the 1823 The Boston Directory, p. 50. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1823.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 1 India wharf, house Purchase” in the 1825 The Boston Directory, p. 54. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1825.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 1 India wharf, house Purchase” in the 1826 The Boston Directory, p. 56. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1826.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, math. instruments, 112 Broad, h. Purchase” in the 1827 The Boston Directory, p. 47. Published by Hunt and Stimpson and John H.A. Frost. 1827.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, math. instruments, 112 Broad, h. Oliver” in the 1828 The Boston Directory, p. 49. Published by Hunt and Stimpson. 1828.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, math. instruments, 112 Broad, h. Oliver” in the 1829 The Boston Directory, p. 48. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1829.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical instruments, 133 Broad, h. 140 Purchase” in the 1830 The Boston Directory, p. 84. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1830.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical instruments, 143 Broad, h. 140 Purchase” in the 1831 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 89. Published by Stimpson & Clapp 1831.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. inst. 143 Broad, h. 140 Purchase” in the 1832 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 88. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1832.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. inst. 2 Rowe's wf. h. 140 Purch.” in the 1833 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 92. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1833.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. inst. 2 Rowe's wf. h. 140 Purch.” in the 1834 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 95. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1834.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. inst. 2 Rowe's wf. h. 140 Purch.” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 97. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1835.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. inst. 2 Rowe's wf. h. 140 Purch.” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 94. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1836.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. inst. 2 Rowe's wf. h. 140 Purch.” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 98. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1837.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. inst. 2 Rowe's wf. h. 140 Purch.” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 92. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1838.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical inststruments, Broad opposite Purchase. house 140 Purchase” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 97. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical inststruments, Broad opposite Purchase. h. 24 Washington avenue” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 96. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, Broad op. Purchase” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical inststruments, Broad opposite Purchase. h. 24 Washington” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 99. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical inststruments, Broad opposite Purchase. h. 12 Williams” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 103. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, Broad opp. Purchase” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. instr. 163 Broad. h. 7 Wash. pl.” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 105. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. instr. 166 Broad. h. 14 Wash. pl.” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 109. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathemat. instr. 166 Broad. h. 89 High” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 99. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical instr. 166 Broad. h. 89 High” in the 1846 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 105. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1846.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical and nautical instruments, 166 Broad. house 89 High” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 20. Published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical and nautical instruments, 166 Broad. house 138 Purchase” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 69. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “INSTRUMENTS. Nautical. Breed, Aaron, 163 Broad” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 80. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical and nautical instruments, 166 Broad. house 138 Purchase” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 79. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Breed, Aaron, mathematical and nautical instruments, 166 Broad, c. Purchase, h. 138 Purchase” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 81. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron, 166 Broad” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Mathematical & Nautical in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. Breed, Aaron, 166 Broad st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Breed Aaron 166 Broad ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Mathematical and Nautical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. Breed, Aaron, 166 Broad st Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Bremner, Andrew, New York City
  • Listed as “Bremner Andrew A. rulemaker 169 Mulberry,” in 1834-1835 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City directory, p. 149. Published by Thomas Longworth 1834.
  • 1840 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.
  • Listed as “Bremner And'w. A., rule maker, Hester c. Elizabeth, h. 101 Orchard.” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 43. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Bremner & Co., New York City
  • Listed as “Bremner & Co. rule makers at the corner of Hester & Elizabeth,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 43. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1843.
  • Listed in Journal of The Franklin Institute Vol IX, Philadelphia, 1845, Extracts from the Reports of the Judges appointed to examine the Articles offered at the Fourteenth Exhibition of American Manufactures; held October, 1844. p. 156 ...No. 1017, one case of rules, made by Bremner & Co., New York, deposited by Foote & Thompson. These appear to be a well made and good article: creditable to the maker.

    • Bromley Bros, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, A

    • Bromley, Jas. & Geo. D., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, B

    • Brown, Bush G., New York City.
  • Listed as “Brown Bush G., math. inst., 27 Fulton.” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 46. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Brown, C.L., New York City. 1821 - 1833.
  • protractor and Gunter rule.

    • Brown, E., Wayne, Maine.
  • log rule 48 inch long 1in. square.

    • Brown, Edmond & Son, New York City.
  • Listed as “Brown Edmund & Son, mathematical instruments, 27 Fulton.” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 47. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Brown, Edmund, New York City.
  • Listed as “mathemat. inst. maker 54 Cherry,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 95. Published Thomas Longworth. 1825.
  • Listed as “Brown Edmund, mathematical inst. maker 14 Hamilton,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 151. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1830.
  • Listed as “mathematical inst. maker 190 Water,” in 1834-5 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 155. Published Thomas Longworth. 1834.

    • Brown, Joseph, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “philosophical inst. mak. 57 Wash.,” in Stimpson's Boston Directgory, p. 99. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1836..

    • Browning, Samuel, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “Browning Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, 77 Broad st. house 36 Newbury st.” in the 1816 The Boston Directory, p. 74. Published by E. Cotton, 1816.
  • Listed as “Browning Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, 78 Broad st. house 36 Newbury st.” in the 1818 The Boston Directory, p. 53. Published by E. Cotton, 1818.
  • Listed as “mathematical and optical instrument maker, 67 Broad, house 60 Newbury st.” in the 1820 The Boston Directory, p. 53. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1820.
  • Listed as “Browning Samuel, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 67 Broad, house 60 Newbury st.” in the 1821 The Boston Directory, p. 57. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1821.
  • Listed as “Browning Samuel, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 67 Broad, house 60 Newbury st.” in the 1822 The Boston Directory, p. 56. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1822.
  • Listed as “mathematical and optical instrument maker, 67 Broad, house 60 Newbury” in the 1823 The Boston Directory, p. 54. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1823.
  • Listed as “Browning, Samuel math. inst. maker, 67 Broad, house 282 Washington” in the 1829 The Boston Directory, p. 53. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1829.

    • Browning, Samuel S., Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “Browning, Samuel S. mathematical and optical instrument maker, house 276 Washington,” in the 1825 The Boston Directory, p. 58. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1825.
  • Listed as “Browning, Samuel S. mathematical instrument maker, house 276 Washington” in the 1826 The Boston Directory, p. 61. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1826.
  • Listed as “Browning, Sam. S. mathematical inst. maker, 67 Broad” in the 1831 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 95. Published by Stimpson & Clapp 1831.
  • Listed as “Browing, Sam. S., mathematical inst. maker, 67 Broad” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 93. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1832.

    • Browning (Samuel) & Son (Samuel S.), Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “Browning (Samuel) & Son (Samuel S.), mathematical instrument maker, 67 Broad,” in the 1830 The Boston Directory, p. 90. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1830.

    • Brower Bros, New York City.
  • Brass bound Ruler and Paper Cutter.

    • Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Providence, Rhode Island: Rules: Caliper, Key Seat, Machinists', Scale, Shrinkage, Steel, Steel Metric, Boxwood, Iron, Metric, AAAA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Providence, Rhode Island: Squares: Caliper, Combination, Machinists', Iron, Steel, Try, AAAA

    • Buck, Frank R.,
  • Lumber sticks
  • 1912-1956 Chicago, IL
  • 1956-1975 Woodstock, IL
  • 1981- Mill Shoals, IL

    • Burdett, C.,
  • Maker (lumber rule)
  • Maker N.Y. (shoe last rule)

    • Burdett, Charles, New York City
  • Listed as “Burdett Charles, rulemaker, 8 Madison,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 52. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Burrowes & Co., E. T., Portland, Maine
  • Rule: Wood Inside Folding Rule Pat March 24th 1891.

    • Burnett, Charles,
  • Farnham: Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.



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    Canisteo,

    Carpenter, F.A., 514 N 4th, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • McElroy's Philadelphia Directory for 1856

    • Carpenter, J.E., New York
  • Square

    • Carter, Benjamin, Middletown, Connecticut
  • Maker. Middletown, CT., Tailor's caliper, marked F. H. Taylor's Patent

    • Cary, J.H.,
  • Maker. N. Salem, Massachusets. Log Caliper.

    • Chamberlain, Nathan B., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Cham'erlain, N.B. 2 & 9 School” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Chamberlain Nathan B. philosophical instrument maker, 9 School, house 57 Pickney” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston , p. 31. Published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Chamberlain Nathan B. philosophical instrument maker, 9 School, house 61 Pickney” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 71. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “INSTRUMENTS. Philosophical. Chamberlain, N. B. 2 & 9 School” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 80. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Listed as “Chamberlain Nathan B. philosophical instrument maker, 9 School, h. 61 Pinckney” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 92. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Chamberlain Nathan B. philosophical instrument maker, 9 School, h. 61 Pinckney” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 95. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Chamberlain N. B. 9 School” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Philosophical. in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Chamberlain, N. B. 9 School st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Chamberlain, N. B. 9 School st. Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Chamberlain, N.B. & D., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Chamberlain, N.B. & D., 2 & 9 School” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.

    • Chamberlain, N.B. & Ritchie, E. S., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Chamberlain (Nathan B. & Ritchie (E. S. ), philosophical instrument makers, 9 School, house 67 Pinckney” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 113. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “Chamberlain & Ritchie 9 School ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Philosophical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.

    • Chandler & Maddux, Xenia, Ohio
  • Maker. N. Salem, Massachusets. Log Caliper.
  • Lining rule.

    • Chapin, H.,
    From Ken Roberts' October, 1976 reprint of Chapin's 1853 catalogue titled, CATALOGUE and INVOICE PRICES of RULES, PLANES, GAUGES, &C. manufactured by HERMON CHAPIN. Roberts' notes indicate Hermon Chapin, initially a planemaker, was sole proprietor of the UNION FACTORY at Pine Meadow, Connecticut from 1829 to 1860. In 1834 he purchased the business of Franklin Bolles of Hartford, Connecticut to make rules until 1860 as well, when he then sold his interests to his sons who conducted business as H. CHAPIN'S SONS & CO. until 1868 when Edward M. Chapin acquired all interests and conducted business as H. CHAPIN'S SON until his death in 1897. The 1853 catalogue list rules having “invoice numbers” ranging from 1 through 99; planes from 100 through 245; and gauges from 246 through 262. Do you have them all?
  • Listed in Journal of The Franklin Institute Vol X, Philadelphia, 1845, Extracts from the recordings of the Fifteenth Exhibition of American Manufactures, held in the city of Philadelphia, from the 21st of October to the 1st of November, inclusive, 1845 by the Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania, for the promotion of the Mechanic Arts. p. 382. It is to be regretted, that many beautiful specimens in this department came too late to be submitted to the inspection of the judges. Among them may be mentioned: ... 712, carpenters' rules, by W. Thrall, Conn.; ... 725, carpenters' rules, by H. Chapin, Conn. ...

    • Chapin-Stephens,
  • Company formed October 1st, 1901 when H. Chapin's Son & Company purchased the financially troubled Stephens.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Pine Meadow, Conn.: Rules: Caliper, Architect, Hickory Board, Boxwood, Freight, Ivory, Hickory Log, Combination, Scale, Shrinkage, Slide, Slope Level, Try Square, School, Desk, A

    • Chicago Cork Works Co.,
  • 6 inch Cork gauge.

    • Chicago Steel Tape Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:Temple Court Bldg., Chicago, Illinois:Tapes: Measuring.

    • Child Edward Aug., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Child E. Aug. mathematical inst. maker, b'ds 21 Warren” in the 1846 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 138. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1846.
  • Listed as “Child E. Aug. mathematical instrument maker b. 21 Warren” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 32. Published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Child E. Augustus, mathematical instrument maker, 246 Tremont” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 73. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.

    • Choate, George W., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Choate George w. mathematical instrument maker, boards 91 Purchase” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 115. Published by George Adams, 1850.

    • Clark, S. Morton, Brattleboro', Vermont
  • Exhibited samples of Carpenters' rules manufactured by Clark & Co., of Brattleboro' Vermont at the Eighth Monthly Conversation Meeting at the Hall of the Franklin Institute on the 28th of April 1835.

    • Claxton, Timothy, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Claxton, Timothy, philosoph. inst. mak., 23 Water, house rear Milk,” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 110. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1832.
  • Listed as “Claxton Timothy, philosoph. inst. maker, 23 Water, house 13 Hamilton.” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 114. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1833.
  • Listed as “Claxton, Timothy, philosophical instrument maker, 23 Water, house 13 Hamilton,” in the 1834 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 118. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1834.

    • Claxton, Timothy & Wightman, Joseph M., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Claxton (Timo.) & Wightman (Joseph M.), philosophical instrument makers, 33 Cornhill, C.'s house 33 Warren,” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 121. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1835.
  • Listed as “Claxton (Timo.) & Wightman (Jos M.), philosophical instrument makers, 33 Cornhill, C.'s house 33 Warren,” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 120. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1836.
  • Listed as “Claxton (Timothy) & Wightman (Jos M.), philosophical instrument makers, 33 Cornhill,” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 124. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1837.
  • Listed as “Claxton (Timothy) & Wightman (Jos M.), philosophical instrument makers, 33 Cornhill,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 118. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1838.
  • Listed as “Claxton (Timothy) & Wightman (Jos M.), philosophical instrument makers, 33 Cornhill,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 124. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1839.

    • Anderson Clayton Company,
  • Rule: Cotton Staple Scale.

    • Clearman, L. A.,
  • ca. 1833, rulemaker.

    • Cleveland Rule / Conway Cleveland Corp, Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Board foot rule, aluminum head, Patent D209231.

    • Clegg, D. Webster,
  • 18 inch maple counting house ruler, New York, concave back, ruler & paper, cutter patented September 10, 1867.

    • Coffin & Leighton, Syracuse, New York.
  • Rules: Patent 1885.

    • Coffin, T., Newburyport, Massachusetts
  • Rules: 44 inch Wantage Rod.
  • Rules: Wine Gauging Rod.
  • Instrument: Compass.

    • Cook, Henry, New York City
    Listed as “Cook John, mathematical inst. maker 174 Water,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1830, p. 198.
  • Listed as “Cook Henry, math. inst. maker 285 Washington,” in 1834-5 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City directory, p. 208. Published by Thomas Longworth 1834.

    • Cushing, Samuel Thaxter, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Notice “Samuel Thaxter's grandson Samuel Thaxter Cushing gave notice the he will continue the business under the name Samuel Thaxter & Son.” in the Boston Post (Boston, MA), p. 3. September 6, 1842
  • Listed as “Cushing Samuel T. mathemat. instruments, 125 State, house 39 Pinckney” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 172. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.



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    Darling, Brown & Sharpe, Providence, RI.
  • Rules: Patent December 16, 1879. Squares:

    • Davenport, William, No. 25 South Front-Street, Philadelphia
  • Mathematical, Optical, and Philosophical Instrument Maker, listed in The American Coast Pilot March, Sept. 1822. Published Edmund M. Blunt. 1822

    • Davidson, Henry,
  • Tailors Square. 223 GRAND ST New York
  • Dressmakers rule. 223 GRAND ST N. Y.
  • Tailors Square. H DAVIDSON MAKER 95 BOWERY N Y
  • United States Patent Office: ..., of Brooklyn, New York, Folding Square , specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 318,877, dated May 26, 1885, Application filed January 26, 1885, (No model).
  • 1860 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.

    • Davis, Ari, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Davis Ari, philosoph. instru.,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 147. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.
  • Listed as “Davis Ari, philosoph. instru. 11 Cornhill, h. 5 Norwich,” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 148. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Davis Ari, philosoph. instrum'ts 19 Court sq. h. 5 Norwich,” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 156. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Davis Ari, philoso. instrum'ts 19 Court sq. h. 5 Norwich,” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 165. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Davis, A. 11 Cornhill” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Davis Ari, philoso. instruments 75 Court, h. 5 Norwich” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 169. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Davis Ari, philosoph. instrument maker, h. 5 Norwich” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 178. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Davis Ari, philosoph. instrument maker, h. 5 Norwich” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 166. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.

    • Davis, Daniel, Jr., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Davis Daniel, philosophicall inst. maker, 11 corhill,” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 145. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1837.
  • Listed as “Davis Daniel, jr. philosophicall inst. maker, 11 corhill,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 139. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1838.
  • Listed as “Davis, Daniel, jr. magnetic instrument,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 147. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.
  • Listed as “Davis, Daniel, jr. magnetic instrument maker, 11 Cornhill” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 148. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Davis, Daniel, jr. magnetic instrum't maker, 11 Cornhill” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 165. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Davis, Danl., Jr. 11 Cornhill” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Davis, Daniel, jr. magnetic instrument maker, 11 Cornhill, h. Tremont opposite Hanover” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 165. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Davis, Daniel, jr. magnetic instrument maker, 11 Cornhill, house 2 Leveret” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 179. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Davis, Daniel, jr. magnetic instrument maker, 11 Cornhill, h. 23 Kneeland” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 166. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Davis, Daniel, jr. magnetic instrument maker, 11 Cornhill, h. 23 Kneeland” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 45. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • “Davis, Daniel, jr. described as having supplied Electro-Magnetic Apparatus of high reputation for efficiency and simplicity.” in the 1846 A Catalogue of Philosophical, Astronomical, Chemical and Electrical Apparatus...., p. 6. published by Joseph M. Wightman, 1846.
  • Listed as “Davis Daniel, jr. philosophical instruments, and electro glider, 428 Washington, h. 23 Kneeland” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 86. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “Davis Daniel, philosophical instruments, & electro gilder, 428 Washington, h. 23 Kneeland” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 109. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Davis Daniel, philosophical instruments, and electro gilder, 428 Wash. h. 23 Kneeland” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 113. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Davis Daniel, jr. 428 Washington” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Philosophical. in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Davis Daniel, jr. 428 Washington” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Electro-Magnetic. in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Davis, Daniel jr. 428 Washington st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. ELECTRO MAGNETIC. Davis, Daniel jr. 428 Washington st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Davis Daniel Jr. 428 Washington ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Philosophical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Davis, D. Jr. 428 Washington st. Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. ELECTRO MAGNETIC. Davis, Daniel Jr. 428 Washington st. Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Davis, Daniel, Jr. & Horn, E. B., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Davis, (Daniel, jr.) & Horn (E.B.) magnetic instrum't makers, 11 Cornhill” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 156. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.

    • Deamer, James, New York City
  • “Mathematical, Optical, and Philosophical Instrument Maker,” listed in The American Coast Pilot March, Sept. 1822. Published Edmund M. Blunt. 1822.
  • Listed as offering “Cane and Spectacle Manufactory. No. 38, Maiden-Lane, Near Nassau-Street.,” in Fore page advertisements in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory Published Thomas Longworth. 1825.
  • Listed as offering “Cane and Spectacle Manufactory. No. 38, Maiden-Lane, Near Nassau-Street.,” in Fore page advertisement in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.
  • Listed as “optician 38 Maiden-lane,” in Longworth's American Almanac New York Register and City Directory, p. 150. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.

    • Detmer Woolen Co, New York City
  • Founded in New York City by Julian Francis Detmer. wholesaler of woolen garments from 1885 to 1935.
  • 24 inch by 12 inch Tailors' Square
  • 24 inch curved Dressmakers rule

    • Dietz & Magee Ivins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, AAAA

    • Dietzgen Co., Eugene,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Chicago, Illinois: Rules: for Draughting Room, A
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: 181 Monroe, Chicago, Illinois: Squares: T, A
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: 181 Monroe, Chicago, Illinois: Tapes: Measuring, A

    • Disston & Sons Inc., Henry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Rules: Machinists' Steel, AAAA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: Tacony, Pennsylvania: Squares: Bevel, Combination, Iron, Steel, Machinists', “T”, Try, Mitre, AAAA

    • Dittmar, L., Copyright New York 1886
  • Folding Square

    • Dixon,

    Dobson, John & Jas., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, AAAA

    • Donnerstag Co., M., Chicago, Ill:
  • Squares: Tailor's.

    • Dowling, Michael, New York City
  • Listed as “Dowling, Michael, mathematical inst. mak., 116 Orange,” in Longworth's American Almanac, New York Register and City Directory 1827, p. 176. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.
  • Listed as “Dowling Michael, math. in. m. rear 116 Orange,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1830, p. 237.

    • Drake, John, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Drake John, philosophical instrument maker, bds. 85 Bedford” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 143. Published by George Adams, 1850.

    • Drake, Oliver P., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Drake Oliver P. philosoph. instru. maker, h. 22 Oxford” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 196. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Drake Oliver P. philosoph. instru. maker, h. 22 Oxford” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 183. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Drake Oliver P. philosophical instrument manufacturer, 128 Wash. house 1 Washington court” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston , p. 51. Published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Drake Oliver P. philosophical instrument manufacturer, 128 Washington, h. 6 Kneeland place” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 92. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “INSTRUMENTS. Philosophical. Drake, O. P. 128 Washington” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 80. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Listed as “Drake Oliver P. philosophical instrment manufacturer, 182 Washington, h. 6 Kneeland pl.” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 117. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Drake Oliver P. philosophical instrument manufacturer, 182 Washington, h. at W. Newton” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 122. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Drake O. P. 182 Wash.” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Philosophical. in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Drake, O. P. 182 Washington st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Drake Oliver P., phil. instrument and scale manuf. 182 Wash. h. at W. Newton” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 143. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “Drake O. P. 182 Washington ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Philosophical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Drake, O. P. 182 Washington st. Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Durgin, Mrs. E.E., Boston
  • Dress Makers Square. Marked MRS. E.E. DURGIN, BOSTON SOLE PROPTR / DRESS MAKERS SQUARE PAT'D OCT 9, 1877. JULY 23, & DEC. 17, 1878. 12 inch by 24 inch.
  • Patent 195 925. Griffin, Caleb H. Boston, assignor of one-half interest to Elizabeth Ellen Durgin, Malden Centre, Mass. Improvement in Dress-Makers' Squares. October 9, 1877.
  • Patent 206 315. Griffin, Caleb H. Boston, assignor, by mesne assignments, to Elizabeth E(llen). Durgin, Malden, Mass. Drafting-square for garments. July 23, 1878. A mesne assignment implies the ownership of the patent passed through other parties.
  • Reissue Patent 8 523. Griffin, Caleb H. Boston, assignor of one-half interest to Elizabeth E. Durgin, Malden, Mass. Dressmaker's square. Dec. 17, 1878.

    • Dunlap,
  • Rules.

    • Dunning & Boschert Press Co., Inc., Syracuse, New York
  • Catalogue No. 51. Combined Barrel Gauge and Wantage Rod
    “The above cut shows a combined gauge manufactured expressly for our trade. As usually made the gauge and rod are separate, and some of the tables are of no use to cider makers; only tending to confuse, besides there being two separate rods, are more liable to get misplaced or lost. By this combination of both in one, we secure a very neat and compact rod, and with much less liability of error than when those of ordinary manufacture are used. The workmanship is the very best. The figures being large, are easily read...”

    • Dutch, Henry D., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D., mathematical instr. mak. 71 Commer.,” in the 1834 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 148. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1834.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D., mathematical instr. mak. 79 Commer.,” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 153. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1835.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D., mathematical instr. mak. 79 Commer.,” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 153. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1836.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D., math. instr. mak. 79 Commer. h. 4 Moon,” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 159. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1837.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D., math. instr. maker 79 Commercial,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 153. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1838.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D., mathe. instrum. maker 79 Commercial,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 162. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1839.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D., mathe. instrum. maker 86 Commercial,” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 165. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D., mathematical instrument maker 86 Commercial, h. 4 Clark,” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 174 Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D. 86 Commercial” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Dutch, Henry D. 86 Commercial” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.



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    Eagle Square Manufacturing Co., South Shaftsbury, Vermont
  • Steel Carpenters' Squares Catalogue: nd
  • Established 1817.
  • Post 1880 Finishes: Plain Polished Steel; Blued; Nickel Plate on Copper; Galvanized; Copper Plate; Oxidized; Copper Plate, Plain; Royal Copper.

    • Eddy & Co., Geo. M.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Brooklyn, New York: Rules: Surveying, A
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 345 Classen Ave.,Tapes, Measuring, Linen, Cotton, Spring Pocket, Steel, A

    • Ellery's, W.H., Burlington, Iowa
  • Rules: Rule & Paper Cutter, PAT'RN FEB 1886

    • Ellett Rule Co., Tillatoba, Miss.
  • Rules: Board measure

    • Emery, Samuel, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Emery Samuel, mathematical instrument maker 98 Fish st.,” in the 1809 The Boston Directory, p. 53. Published by Edward Cotton, June, 1809.

    • Emery, Samuel, Salem, Massachusetts
  • Notice “Samuel Emery, Mathematical Instrument Maker ” opened his business on Water-street subscribed in the Salem Gazette June 13, 1809. Listed Quadrants, Compasses, Telescopes also Surveying Instruments, Guaging Rods, Want Sticks, Board and Timber Rules, Gunter's Scales and Dividers.
  • Listed as “Emery Samuel, mathematical instrument maker 12 Water, h 57 Federal” in the 1846 The Salem Directory, p. 39. Published by Henry Whipple, 1846.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Emery, Samuel, 12 Water st Salem.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Emery, Samuel, 12 Water st. Salem.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.
  • Listed as “Emery Samuel, nautical instrument maker 12 Water, h 57 Federal” in the 1850 The Salem Directory by George Adams, p. 70. Published by Henry Whipple, 1851.
  • Listed as “SALEM DIRECTORY Nautical Instrument Maker - Emery Samuel, 12 Water ” in the 1850 The Salem Directory by George Adams, p. 171. Published by Henry Whipple, 1851.

    • Ernst and Sons, Louis,
  • From a No. 11 tailors square, Rochester, N.Y., the second “s” in “Sons” is definitely made with a separate punch, indicating that Louis Ernst and Son did business and perhaps Louis Ernst himself.

    • Evans Rule Co., Elizabeth, N. J. and Montreal, Que.
  • Tape Measure.



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    Faber, A. W., 78 Reade Street, New York.
  • Improved Calculating Rule, Manufactory Established 1761. Manufactured in Germany, France and the United States. Houses in London, Paris, Berlin and New York. About 1902-1903.

    • Faber, Eberhard,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New York City: Rules: Desk, Boxwood, AAA

    • Fabian & Son, V., Milo Jct, Maine
  • An Improved Rule for Measuring Logs

    • Farquhar Co. Limited, A. B.,
  • York, Pa. Rules: Combined Barrel Gauge and Wantage Rod.

    • Farrand, Hiram A.,
  • Berlin, New Hampshire:Tapes:FARRAND RAPID RULE

    • Fleming Machine Co.,
  • Rules

    • Ford,
  • Rules: Machinists

    • Forrest, B. L.,
  • Rules

    • Fowler, 621 North 4th Street, Philadelphia.
  • Shoemaker's measure.
  • Bench rule.
  • 3rd below Green, McElroy's Philadelphia Directory for 1856.

    • Fowle, Andrew, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Fowle Andrew, math. instru. maker, h. Norfolk place,” in the Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 216. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.

    • FRINGELI RULE CO., /CLEVELAND, O.,

    Frye, Addington D., New York,
  • Listed as “Frye Addington D., math. inst. maker, 222 Water, h. 33 Pike,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 125. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Frye & Shaw, New York,
  • Listed as “Frye & Shaw, math. instruments, 222 Water,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 125. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.



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    Gerry, Elbridge, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “philoso. instrument maker, h. 15 Lynde,” in the Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 226. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.

    • Gattey, N., New York
  • Wantage Stick.
  • Circa. 1797.

    • Gee, John,
  • Rules, 1855 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.
  • EAIA Directory American Toolmakers -1844-1845-
  • Listed as “Gee John, rulemaker, 218 Division,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 130. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Gifford, Anthony, Westport, Massachusetts
  • Gifford was a whaling sea captain who made rules in Westport circa 1840 - 1850s.
  • Listed as Rule Maker. — Anthony Gifford, Westport in Massachusetts Register, A State Record for the Year 1852, p. 81. George Adams, publisher. Boston.
  • Listed under Rule Manufacturer as Gifford Anthony, Westport in The Massachusetts Register for the year 1853., p. 72. George Adams, publisher. Boston.
  • Listed under Rule Maker as Gifford Anthony, Westport in The Massachusetts Business Directory, for the Year 1856, p. 52. George Adams, publisher. Boston.
  • Westport, Massachusetts. Boston Evening Transcript describes a fire that totally destroyed the rule factory of Capt. Anthony Gifford. The value of the business was partially insured and the business continued based extant rules.
  • Gifford's rules are well described in a June 2002 article by Anne & Don Wing titled: A rural rulemaker: Captain Anthony Gifford published in the Chronicle of the Early American Industries Association, Inc.
  • Gifford died in 1862.
  • 2 foot 2 fold with board tables, ships carpenter bevel, 6 inch caliper and 2 foot 4 fold.
  • Carpenters' Rule.

    • Gilbert, Clark & Co., Hartford, Connecticut
  • Referenced in listing, “RULES, (Agent for the sale of) Smith, W.M., agent for Gilbert Clark & Co's.[sic], boxwood and ivory rules, 219 Pearl-street,” in New-York As It Is In 1833 and Citizens' Advertising Directory. Published by J. Disturnell 1833, p. 219.
  • Co-Partnership formed for the transaction of a general Wholesale and Retail Hardware Business with the manufacturing of Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, Boxwood Rules, &c. under the firm of Gilbert, Clark & Co. Partnership comprised by Joseph B. Gilbert, Charles J. Gilbert & Spencer M. Clark in Hartford, Connecticut December 1, 1832.
  • The Co-Partnership of Gilbert, Clark & Co was dissolved by mutual consent September 26, 1834 and continued by Joseph B. Gilbert & Charles J. Gilbert as Gilbert & Co.

    • Goodell-Pratt Co., Greenfield, Mass.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Squares: Carpenters', Combination, Machinists, B

    • Goodrich & Co., B. F. Akron, Ohio,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Rules: Desk, AAAA

    • Goodyear India Rubber Glove Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New York City: Rules: Desk, AAAA

    • Goody,

    Graves, Jamestown, N.Y.,
  • Tailors Square.

    • Green, Charles E.,
  • Farnham: Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.

    • Greenleaf, Flossie M., Littleton, New Hampshire, Belmont, Massachusetts & Jacksonville, Alabama
  • Daughter of William Gardner Greenleaf (born 1882).
  • Log Calipers.

    • Greenleaf, William Gardner, Littleton, New Hampshire
  • Lived 1834-1916.
  • Log Calipers.

    • Greenleaf, Stephen, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Notice “ALL Persons who have Accounts open with Stephen Greenleaf, Mathematical Instrument-Maker, late of Boston deceas'd, are desired to apply to Stephen Greenleaf of Boston Merchant, Administrator on said Estate, in order for Settlement: ...” From Boston Post-Boy, Boston, Massachusetts, June 29, 1752 p. 2.

    • Greenwood, C., New York City
  • Listed as “mathematical instrumentmak. 126 Front,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 161. Published, David Longworth. 1808.

    • Greenwood, Issac, New York City
  • Listed as “math. inst., maker 130 Front,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 201. Published, David Longworth. 1825.

    • Greenway, Thomas, New York City.
  • Listed as “Greenway Thomas, rulemaker 2 Attorney,” in 1834-5 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 323. Published Thomas Longworth. 1834.

    • Grover, C. Wesley,
  • Pleasant Pond, Maine, Log Scaling Wheel.

    • Gurley, W. & L. E.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:Troy, New York:Tapes: Measuring, C



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    Hagger, William G., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Hagar [sic] William G. mathematical instrument maker, near the draw-bridge, Ann-street,” in the 1789 The Boston Directory, p. 24. Printed and sold by John Norman, at Oliver's Dock. 1789.
  • Listed as “Hagger William G. mathematical instrument maker, Ann-street,” in the 1796 The Boston Directory, p. 52. Published John West. June, 1796.

    • Hagger, Benjamin K., Baltimore, Maryland
  • Listed as “Mathematical Instrument Maker, At the Sign of Hadley's Quadrant, South Street, Near Bowley's Wharf, Baltimore,” in THE AMERICAN COAST PILOT Published Edmund M. Blunt 1822.

    • Hagger, Benjamin K., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker, Ann street,” in The Boston Directory p. 57. Published John West, 1798.
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker, Ann street,” in The Boston Directory p. 53. Published John West, 1798.

    • Halsey, James, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Listed as “Importer and Wholesale Dealer,” at North 33 South Fourth Street, Philadlephia in A Practical Treatise on Business, p. 341 by Edwin T. Freedley. Published Lippencott, Grambo & Co., 1853.
  • Listed as “HALSEY JAMES, tailors' goods, 33 S 4th, h 235 Franklin,” in McElroy's Philadelphia Directory for 1855., p. 220. Published Edward C. & John Biddle, 1855.
  • Listed as “Halsey James, tailors' goods, 33 S 4th, h 235 Franklin,” in McElroy's Philadelphia Directory for 1856., p. 258. Published Edward C. & John Biddle, 1856.
  • Tailors' Square. Marked J. HALSEY 33 S FOURTH ST PHILADA

    • Hambler, W.H., 51 Nassau St. N.Y.:
  • Rule.

    • Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Fourth Ave, New York City: Rules: Caliper, Extension, Key Seat, Lumbermens', Machinists', AAA1905-06 Thomas' Register: 200 Bowery, New York City: Squares: Caliper, Machinists, “T”, Try, Mitre, AAA

    • Hansen, H.C.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Boston, Mass.: Rules: Steel Perforation, Printers', B

    • Hartford Carpet Corpn.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas Register: Thomsonville, Conn.: Squares: Ingrain, AA

    • Harlow, C.C., Bridgewater, MA.
  • Board rule.

    • The Harper,
  • Patent December 27, 1887. Tape Measure.

    • Haselton, Hermon R., Contococook, New Hampshire. Son of Rufus B. Haselton
  • Rules, Lumber.

    • Haselton, Rufus B., maker, Groton & Contococook, New Hampshire.
  • Lumber Rules, Framing Square, Wantage Rod & Yardstick.

    • Hay, John, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “Hay John, math. inst. maker, Dearborn avenue” in the 1836 The Boston Directory p. 201. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1836.
  • Listed as “Hay John, math. inst. maker, Dearborn avenue” in the 1837 The Boston Directory p. 210. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1837.
  • Listed as “Hay John, math. instrument maker, Dearborn avenue” in the 1838 The Boston Directory p. 204. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1838.
  • Listed as “Hay John, math. instrument maker, Dearborn avenue” in the 1839 The Boston Directory p. 215. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1839.

    • Hedge, Lemuel, Brattleborough, Vermont.
  • Patent for Construction of the Joints of Carpenters' Rules, Brattleborough, Vermont. April 22, 1835

    • Hedge, Lemuel, Hartford, Connecticut.
  • Patent for an improvement in the Joints of Carpenters' and other Rules, Hartford, Connecticut. April 29, 1837.

    • Hedge, Lemuel, New York City.
  • Listed as “Hedge Lemuel, machinist, 44 Avenue 3d,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 153. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. New York City. 1842.
  • Carpenter Rule.

    • Hedge, Waterman, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Hedge Waterman, ruler manufacturer, h. rear 17 Second” in the Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 279. Published by Publisher, 1844.

    • Henderston, John S.F., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Henderston, J. S. F. 185 Washington” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.

    • Hewes, Eleazar J., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazar J., mathematical instrument maker, 92 Ann,” in the 1825 The Boston Directory, p. 140. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1825.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazar J., mathematical inst. maker, 92 Ann,” in the 1826 The Boston Directory, p. 147. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1826.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazar J., mathematical inst. maker, 56 Ann,” in the 1827 The Boston Directory, p. 136. Published by Hunt and Stimpson and John H.A. Frost, 1827.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazar J., mathematical instrument maker, 154 Ann,” in the 1828 The Boston Directory, p. 142. Published by Hunt and Stimpson, 1828.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazar J., mathematical instrument maker, 154 1-2 Ann,” in the 1829 The Boston Directory, p. 139. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1829.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazar J., mathematical inst. maker, 154 Ann,” in the 1830 The Boston Directory, p. 174. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1830.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazar J., math. inst. mak. Cross, n. Commercial,” in the 1831 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 183. Published by Stimpson & Clapp 1831
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. inst. mak. Cross, h. Commercial” in the 1832 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 183. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1832.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. inst. mak. Cross, h. Commercial” in the 1833 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 187. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1833.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., mathematical instruments. Commercial, house 13 Front” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 206. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1835.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., mathematical instruments. Commercial, h. 13 Front” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 205. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1836.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. Commercial, h. 13 Front” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 214. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1837.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. 103 Commercial, h. 13 Front” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 208. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1838.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. 103 Commercial, h. 155 Wash.” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 220. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1839.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. 103 Commercial, h. 155 Wash.” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 225. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1840.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. 103 Commer. h. 2 Harv pl.” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 240. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Hewes, E.J. 103 Commercial” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. 103 Commercial, h. 2 Harv pl.” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 255. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Hewes, E.J. 103 Commercial” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. 103 Commercial, h. 2 Harv'd pl.” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 265. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. 103 Commercial, h. 2 Harv'd pl.” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 282. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Hewes, Eleazer J., math. instr. 103 Commer. h. 2 Harv'd pl.” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 264. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Hewes Eleazer, jr. math. instruments, 107 Coml.” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 123. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “Hewes Eleazer, jr. math. instruments, 107 Commercial, house 2 Harvard place” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 153. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Hewes Eleazer J. Math. instruments, 107 Commercial, h. 2 Harvard place” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 161. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Hewes E. J. 107 Commercial” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Mathematical & Nautical in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. Hewes, E. J. 107 Commercial st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Hewes Eleazer J. math. instruments, 107 Comm'l, house 2 Harvard pl.” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 187. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “Hewes E. J. 107 Commercial ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Mathematical and Nautical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. Hewes, E. J. 107 Commercial st Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Hibbard-Spencer Bartlett & Co., Chicago, Illinois
  • Rules.

    • Hobby, Jonathan T., New York City
  • Listed as “Hobby Jonathan T., math. inst. maker, 156 Water living at 254 Henry,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 159 John Doggett Jr, Publisher

    • Hoe, R(obert) & Co., New York City
  • An English carpenter who came to the United States in 1803 and in 1805 founded one of the most important American manufacturer's of printing equipment.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New York City: Rules, Printers', AAAA
  • Listed as “Hoe & Co., printing press makers, machinist in general, sawmakers, &c; a complete printing-office supplied at short notice; 29 & 31 Gold and corner of Bromie & Sheiff,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 159. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Hoyt, Thomas Rowell, Geoffstown, New Hampshire
  • Believed to have worked 1811-1898
  • Gauging Rod.

    • Hoggson & Pettes Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New Haven, Conn.: Squares: Machinist, A

    • Holmes, Henry & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Squares: Ingrain, A

    • Hubbard & Brothers, Middletown, Connecticut
  • Adams' 1856 The Connecticut Business Directory p. 76 listed as “Rule Manufacturer.”
  • Jones' 1857 The Illustrated Commercial Mechanical, Professional and Statistical Gazetteer and Business-Book of Connecticut pp. 242, 244, 255 & 268 listed as operators of a Saw Mill, Planing Mill, Supplier of Lime, Cement, etc and Lumber Dealers.

    • Huddleston, John S.F., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Huddleston John S.F. barom. and ther. mak. 185 Wash.” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 220. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1838.
  • Listed as “Huddleston John S.F. barom. and ther. mak. 185 Washington,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 233. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.
  • Listed as “Huddleston John S.F. barometer and thermonmeter mak. 185 Washington,” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 240. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Huddleston, J. S. F. 185 Washington” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Huddleston John S.F. barometer and thermonmeter mak. 185 Washington, h. 1 Maple place” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 256. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Huddleston John S.F. barometer and thermonmeter mak. 96 Washington, h. 1 Maple place” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 273. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Huddleston J. S. F. barometer and thermonmeter maker 96 Washington, h. 1 Maple place” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 282. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Huddleston J. S. F. barometer maker 96 Washington” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 300. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Huddleston J. S. F. barometer maker 96 Washington” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 281. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Huddleston J. S. F. barometer maker 96 Wash. house at Roxbury” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston , p. 87. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Huddleston J. S. F. barometer maker, 96 Wash. house at Roxbury” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 161. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Huddleston J. S. F. barometer maker, 96 Wash. house at Roxbury” in the 1849 The Boston Directory 1849, p. 170. Published by George Adams 1849.
  • Listed as “Huddleston J. S. F. 96 Washington, (barometer and thermometer)” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Philosophical. in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Huddleston, J. S. F, Barometer and Thermometer, 96 Washington st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Huddleston J. S. F. 96 Washington (barometer and thermometer) ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Philosophical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Huddleston, J. S. F., Barometer and Thermometer, 96 Washington st Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Huddleston, Thomas, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Huddleston Thomas, instrument maker, bds. at Roxbury” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 161. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.

    • Hubbard Hardware, Middletown, Connecticut
  • 1866 GAZETTEER of the Manufactures and Manufacturing Towns of the United States, p. 19. Full page ad shows C.C. Hubbard as President and F.W. Hubbard as Secretary. Ad describes a full line of boxwood and ivory rules.

    • Humphrey Machine Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Keene, New York: Rules: Caliper, C
  • Keene, NH Log caliper.

    • Huntington, William, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Huntington William, math. inst. maker, h. 10 Oliver” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 304. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Huntington William, math. inst. maker, h. 10 Oliver” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 284. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Huntington William, math. instu. maker, h. 10 Oliver” in the 1846 Stimpson's boston Directory, p. 138. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1846.
  • Listed as “Huntington Wm. math. inst. maker, h. 10 Oliver” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 91. Published by George Adams, 1846.



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    Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co.,
  • WRITING AND MEASURING RULER, Copyright, 1881



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    Jaggers, Stephen
  • Farnham:1849 at 14 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham:1850 at Incline Plane, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham:1860 at 2 East Mechanic Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham:1861 Irvington, New Jersey, rulemaker.

    • Jennings & Co., C. E.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 42 Murray, New York City: Rules: Boxwood, Ivory, Machinists, B

    • Johnson, E. P. Chicago, Illinois
  • 565 Washington Blvd., Chicago, Illinois. 1913 - 1948.
  • Patent January 9th, 1907.

    • Johnson J. B. & Co., Boston, Massachusetts<
  • Listed as “Johnson J. B. & Co. phil. inst. makers, 4 Court av. ” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 91. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Johnson J. D[sic]. & Co. (M. Safford), philosophical instruments, h. 3 Cafton ” in the 1846 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 315. Published Charles Stimpson, 1846.
  • Listed as “Johnson J. B. & Co. (Mark Safford), philo. inst. makers, 4 Court avenue” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 134. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “Johnson J. B. & Co. (Mark Safford), philo. inst. makers, 36 Wash.” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 165. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Johnson Joseph B. philosophical inst. maker, h. 29 Porter” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 165. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.

    • Jones, Solomon A. Hartford, Connecticut.
  • Mid 19th century. Rules and bevel square..



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    Keast, Henry C., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Keast Henry C. (Slade & K), h. 117 Pleasant” (See Slade (James) & Keast (H.C.)) in the Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 288. Published Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Keast Henry C. philosoph. instrument maker, h. 69 Sea” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 297. Published Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Keast Henry C. math. inst. maker, h. 62 Elliot” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston , p. 93. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Keast Henry C. philosophical instrument maker, house 14 W. Castle” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 168. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.

    • Keast, Henry C., New York City
  • Listed as “manufactures thermometers, barometers, &c., 83 Fulton-street.,” in New-York As It Is In 1833 and Citizens' Advertising Directory, p. 212. Published by J. Disturnell 1833.

    • Keen Kutter,

    Kehew, John, New Bedford, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Kehew John, mathematical instrument maker, 69 North Water, boards 44 School, corner Third,” in the 1841 The New Bedford Directory, p. 87. Published by Henry H. Crapo, 1841.
  • Listed as “Kehew John, charts and nautical instruments, 69 N. Water, h. 48 S. Sixth,” in The New Bedford Directory, p. 109. Published by C. & A. Tabor, 1849. Also listed in an advertisment p. 195.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Kehew, John New Bedford.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Kehew, John New Bedford.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Keister, J. A., St. Louis, Missouri
  • 12 x 24 inch boxwood Tailors' Square marked KEISTER'S LADIES TAILOR SQUARE. over J.A. KEISTER. over ST. LOUIS, MO circa 1913 based on Copyright filing.

    • Kelly, E. & J., Nantucket, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Kelly, E. & J.Nantucket” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Kelly, E. & J. Nantucket.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Kerby & Bro, New York City
  • 1860 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.
  • Makers / 51 Fulton St., N.Y.
  • Rope Gages
  • Shrink rules
  • Tailor rules
  • Daniel & Joseph Kerby, Kerby & Brother 50 Fulton St; The Trow New York Directory March 1890.
  • Kerby Brother (Joseph & Daniel Kerby) 90 Fulton; Wilson's New York City Copartnership Directory March, 1879.
  • Robert D. & Joseph J. Kerby, Kerby & Brother 51 Fulton St; The Trow New York Directory March 1909.

    • Kerby & Davidson, New York City
  • Rules:Tailors rule.

    • Keuffel & Esser, New York City
  • Factory in Hoboken, New Jersey.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 127 Fulton, New York City: Rules: Extension, Scale, Shrinkage, Steel, Steel Metric, Boxwood, Combination, Slide, AA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 127 Fulton, New York City: Squares: Iron, Steel, Try, mitre, “T”, AA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 127 Fulton, New York City: Tapes: Steel, Metallic & Linen Measuring, AA

    • King, Charles G., Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “King, Charles G. (G. King & Son), h. 5 Lynde,” in the 1834 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 225. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1834.
  • Listed as “King, Cha's G., nautical inst. mak. 7 Broad, h. 19 McLean,” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 259. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1840.
  • Listed as “King, Charles G., nautical instrument maker, 7 Broad, ” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 278. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1841.
  • Listed as “King, Charles G. 7 Broad” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “King, Charles G., nautical instrument maker, 7 Broad, ” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 295. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1842.
  • Listed as “King, Charles G. 103 Commercial” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “King Chas. G. nautical instr. mak. 7 Broad, h. 7 Morton pl.” in the 1846 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 329. published by Charles Stimpson, 1846.
  • Listed as “King Charles G. nautical and mathematical instrument maker, 7 Broad, house 7 Morton pl.” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 96. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “King Charles G. nautical and mathematical instrument maker, 7 Broad, house 7 Morton place” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 139. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “INSTRUMENTS. Mathematical King, Charles G. 7 Broad” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 80. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Advertisment “C. G. King, 7 broad street, Boston, (3d door from State st.) Importer and Dealer in Mathematical, Nautical Surveying, and Drafting Instruments.” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 181. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Listed as “King Charles g. nautical and mathematical instrument maker, 7 Broad, house 7 Morton pl.” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 171. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “King Charles G. nautical and mathematical instrument maker, 7 Broad, house 7 Morton place” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 182. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “King Charles G. 5 Breed” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Mathematical & Nautical in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Advertisement“Charles G. King Importer and Manufacturer of Mathematical, Nautical, Surveying & Gauging Instruments ”in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 12. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. King, Chas. g. 7 Broad st Boston. ” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “King Charles g. nautical and mathematical instrument maker, 7 Broad, h. 14 Harrison av.” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 210. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. King, Chas. G. 7 Broad st Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • King, Gedney, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, Fish st,” in the The Boston Directory, p. 67. Published John West. 1800.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, no. 3. North row,” in the 1803 The Boston Directory, p. 78. Published by John West. 1803.
  • Listed as “King Gedney Mathematical Instrument Maker, No 10, N. row Fish Street,” in the The Boston Directory, p. 78. Published by Edward Cotton. 1805.
  • Listed as “King Gedney mathematical instrument maker, 10, North row; house N. Federal court,” in the 1806 The Boston Directory, p. 77. Published by Edward Cotton. 1806.
  • Listed as “King Gedney mathematical instrument maker, 10, North row; house north Federal court,” in the 1807 The Boston Directory, p. 99. Published by Edward Cotton. 1807.
  • Listed as “King Gedney mathematical instrument maker 10 north row, house Gardencourt st.” in the 1809 The Boston Directory, p. 86. Published by Edward Cotton, June, 1809.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker 10 North row, house Gardencourt street.” in the 1810 The Boston Directory, p. 120. Published by Edward Cotton. September, 1810.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker 10 North row, house Lynn st.” in the 1813 The Boston Directory, p. 160. Published by E. Cotton. July, 1813.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker 10 North row, house Lynn st.” in the 1816 The Boston Directory, p. 143. Published by E. Cotton. 1816.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathem. instru. maker 10 North row, house Lynn st.” in the 1818 The Boston Directory, p. 135. Published by E. Cotton. 1818.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 29 State street, house Lynn street” in the 1820 The Boston Directory, p. 133. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1820.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 29 State street, house Lynn street” in the 1821 The Boston Directory, p. 150. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1821.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 29 State street, house 6 Clark” in the 1822 The Boston Directory, p. 148. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1822.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, No. 29, State-Street, between Kilby and Broad-Streets,” in the 1822 The American Coast Pilot. Published Edmund M. Blunt. March, Sept. 1822.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 29 State, house 6 Clark,” in the 1823 The Boston Directory, p. 144. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1823.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 129 State, house 5 Clark,” in the 1825 The Boston Directory, p. 164. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1825.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 113 State, house 5 Clark” in the 1826 The Boston Directory, p. 171. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1826.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 113 State, house 5 Clark” in the 1827 The Boston Directory, p. 160. Published by Hunt and Stimpson and John H.A. Frost, 1827.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 118 State, house 5 Clark” in the 1828 The Boston Directory, p. 168. Published by Hunt and Stimpson, 1828.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, mathematical instrument maker, 118 State, house 5 Clark” in the 1829 The Boston Directory, p. 163. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1829.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, math. inst. maker, 7 Broad, h. 7 Staniford” in the 1830 The Boston Directory, p. 198. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1830.
  • Listed as “King Gedney, math. inst. maker, 7 Broad, h. 7 Staniford” in the 1831 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 209. Published by Stimpson & Clapp 1831.

    • King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), math. inst. maker, 7 Broad, h. 7 Staniford” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 209. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1832.
  • Listed as “King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), math. inst. maker, 7 Broad, h. 5 Lynde” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 213. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1833.
  • Listed as “King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), math. inst. makers, 7 Broad, h. 5 Lynde,” in the 1834 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 225. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1834.
  • Listed as “King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), nautical instrument makers, 7 Broad, h. 5 Lynde,” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 235. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1835.
  • Listed as “King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), nautical instrument makers, 7 Broad, house 5 Lynde,” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 235. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1836.
  • Listed as “King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), nautical instrument makers, 7 Broad, house 5 Lynde,” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 244. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1837.
  • Listed as “King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), nautical instrument makers, 7 Broad, house 5 Levert,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 238. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1838.
  • Listed as “King, Gedney & Son (Charles G.), nautical instrument makers, 7 Broad, house 5 Levert,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 252. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1839.

    • King, Robert, New York City
  • Listed as “math. inst. mak. 19 Lombardy,” in the 1827 Longworth's American Almanac New York Register and City Directory. p. 289. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1827.
  • Listed as “King Robert, mathematical inst. maker 18 Monroe,” in 1834-5 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 411. Published Thomas Longworth. 1834.

    • King, Samuel E., New-Bedford, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker, 44 N. Water” in the 1836 New-Bedford Directory. p. 65. Published by Henry H. Crapo, 1836.

    • Kingsland, Horatio, New York City
  • Listed as “rule-mak. 169 Mulberry h. 219 Orange” in the 1831 Longworth's American Almanac, New-York Register and City Directory. p. 390. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1831.
  • Advertised as “BOXWOOD, BOX & IVORY RULES, &c.” in the 1832 New York Morning Courier. From the advertisment: “Also. a complete assortment of Box and Ivory Rules, Gunter Scales. Wantage and Guaging Bods Size Sticks. Ship Carpenter's Bevils, &c. constantly on hand, and for sale, at KINGSLAND'S Rule Manufactory, 169 Mulberry-st between Grand and Broome streets.”
  • Listed as “hardw. 148 Bowery h. 219 Orange” in the 1836 Longworth's American Almanac, New-York Register and City Directory. p. 377. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1836.

    • Kingsland & Burdett, New York City
  • Listed as “rule-makers. 169 Mulberry ” in the 1831 Longworth's American Almanac, New-York Register and City Directory. p. 390. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1831.

    • Knottts Apparatus Co., L. E. Boston, MA.
  • Meter stick.

    • Knapp, William, Boston. Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Knapp William, math. instru. maker, h. 252 Washington” in the 1846 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 331. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1846.

    • Kopp & Co., Geo. L.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 538 T. Smithfield, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Squares: TT, A

    • Kutz, Erazamus A., New York City.
  • Listed as “E. Kutz, Rule & Drawing Instrument Maker, 151 Water-Street near Fly-Market Slip, New-York,” in The Atlantic Coast Pilot, Published by Edmund M. Blunt. March 1822.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus, mat. instr. and rule maker 172 Water,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 257. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1825.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus, mat. instr. & rule maker 172 Water,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 293. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus, mat. instrument & rulemaker 164 Water,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1830, p. 373.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus, math. inst. & rulemaker 164 Water,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 417. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1834.
  • Referenced as “Kutz, maker No. 164 Water-street, New-York,” in Matthias and His Impostures, p. 233. Published by Harper & Brothers. 1835.
  • Listed under “MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS. Kutz, Erasmus A. 180 Water,” in New-York As It Is in 1837, p. 86. Published by J. Disturnell 1837.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus A., math. instr. & rule m, 180 Water,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 389. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1839.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus A., naut. & Math. insts., 180 Water c. Burling slip,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 189. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus A. naut. & math. inst's., 180 Water h. Newark,” in The New York City Directory for 1845 and 1846, p. 209. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1845.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus A. math. inst's. 180 Water h. Newark,” in The New York City Directory for 1848, p. 238. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1848.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus A. math. ins. 180 Water h. Newark,” in The New York City Directory for 1849, p. 238. John Doggett Jr, Publisher 1849.

    • Kutz, Erasmus A., Jr, New York City.
  • Listed as “Kutz jr. Erasmus A., rulemaker 2 Stanton,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 389. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1839.
  • Listed as “Kutz Erasmus A. jr., police, h 94 Monroe,” in Trow's New York City Directory Compiled by H. Wilson for 1859 - 1860, p. 484, Published by John F. Trow. 1859.

    • Kutz, Frederick, New York City.
  • Listed as “Kutz Frederick rule maker 55 Orange,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 293. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.

    • Kutz, Joseph, New York City.
  • Listed as “Kutz Joseph, math. inst. 9 Hamilton,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 389. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1839.

    • Kutz, Thomas E., New York City.
  • Listed as “Kutz Thomas E., math. instr. maker 51 Roosevelt,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 257. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1825.
  • Listed as “Kutz Thomas E., math. instr. maker 61 Vesey,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 293. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827. Listed as “Kutz Thomas, rulemaker Mott n. Walker,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory. Published by Thomas Longworth, 1830, p. 373.

    • Kutz & Adams, New York City.
  • Listed as “Kutz & Adams, manufacturers of rules, mathematical instruments, &c. 300 Broadway, 2 doors from Duane,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 417. Published by Thomas Longworth 1834.
  • Probably Erasmus A. Kutz Junior and Robert Adams. 1834.



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    Lamb, J., Jeffersonville, N.Y.,
  • Gage for Shears. No. 170,570. Patented November 30, 1875

    • Lamb, James, New York City.
  • Listed as “Lamb James, instrument-maker 57 Water,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 374. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1830.

    • Lambert, William, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • 24 inch Spirit Level. East Cambridge, MS.
  • Listed as “Lambert William, rule maker Cambridge, h North Third,” in The Cambridge Directory and Almanac for 1849, p. 90. Published by John Ford, 1849.
  • Listed as “Lambert William, North Third,” in The Cambridge Directory and Almanac for 1849 DIRECTORY RULE MAKERS, p. 143. Published by John Ford, 1849.
  • Listed as “Lambert William, rule maker, h North Third,” in The Cambridge Directory and Almanac for 1850, p. 40. Published by John Ford, 1850.

    • Lambert, W., Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Carpenters' Rule.

    • Lallie Instrument Co., Denver, Colorado
  • (1888-1964) made a 'Surveyors Tape Reel' patented by 'Justus Roe' of Patchogue, New York.

    • Latham, William, New York City.
  • Rulemaker
  • William Latham, Private, 3rd Infantry, Company G, Age 33, Killed in action May 9th, 1846 Palo Alto. Report of the The Secretary of War December 10th, 1846 showing the names of the officers and men killed, wounded or missing in the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma.

    • Lawrence, Franklin, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Lawrence Franklin, 6 Spring lane, h. 80 Mav. E. B.” in The Boston Directory for 1860 Adams, Sampson & Company. Publisher. 1860.
  • Listed as “Lawrence Franklin, rulemaker, h. 80 Mav. E. B.” in The Boston Directory for 1860 Adams, Sampson & Company. Publisher. 1860.

    • Latshaw,
    Patents 1902 and 1906.

    Leoni, George, New York
  • “G. LEONI 102 John Street,Manufacturer and Importer of Mathematical, Optical and Philosophical Instruments. Philosophical Glass-Blowing in all its Branches, Barometers and Thermometers, With Book of Direction With Each. Philosophical and Chemical Glass-Blowing.” in advertisment in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843 John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.
  • Listed as “Leoni George, math. instruments, 112 John living at 92 Fulton,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 196. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Leoni & Co., New York
  • Listed as “Leoni & Co., astro. & philoso. inst. makers, 112, 114, & 116 John,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 196. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Lincoln, Frederick W. Jr., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Frederick W. jr. math. inst. maker, 62 Commercial, h. 24 Howard,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 263. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Frederick W. jr. mathematical instrument maker, 62 Commercial, h. 24 Howard,” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 272. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Frederick W. jr. mathematical instrument maker, 62 Commercial, h. 47 Atkinson,” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 291. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Fred. W. Jr. 62 Commercial” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Frederick W. jr. mathematical instrument maker, 62 Commercial, h. 47 Atkinson,” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 310. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Fred. W. Jr. 62 Commercial” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Frederick W. jr. mathematical instrument maker, 62 Commercial, h. 71 Atkinson,” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 321. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Frederick W. jr. mathematical instrument maker, 62 Commercial, h. 71 Atkinson,” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 343. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Frederick W. jr. mathematical instrument maker, 62 Commercial, h. 57 High ” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 321. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Lincoln F. W. jr. math. inst. 62 Com'l. house Allen” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston , p. 102. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Lincoln F. W. jr. math. inst. 62 Coml. h. 10 Oxford” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 145. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “INSTRUMENTS. Nautical. Lincoln, Fred. W. Jr. 62 Commer'l” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 80. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Listed as “Lincoln F. W. jr. math. inst. 62 Com'l, house 32 W. Ceder” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 178. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Advertisment“Lincoln F. W. jr. Nautical Instrument Maker ...At The Sign of the Quadrant.” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 3. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Lincoln Frederick W. math. inst. 62 Com'l, house 32 W. Cedar” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 190. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Lincoln Frederick W. jr. 62 Commercial” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Mathematical & Nautical in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. Lincoln, F. W. Jr. 62 Commercial st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Lincoln Frederic W. jr. math. inst. and charts, 62 Comm'l, h. 32 W. Cedar” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 218. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “Lincoln Fred W. Jr. 62 Commercial ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Charts and Nautical Books., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. Lincoln, F. W. Jr. 62 Commercial st Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Lincoln, Joshua R., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Joshua R., mathematical instrument maker, 56 Ann” in the 1825 The Boston Directory, p. 173. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1825.
  • Listed as “Lincoln, Joshua R., mathematical instrument maker, 56 Ann” in the 1826 The Boston Directory, p. 180. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1826.

    • Lorden, J.M., MAKER CHICAGO, ILL.,

    Loring, Henry W., Boston, Massachusetts,
  • Listed as “Loring Henry W. mathematical inst. maker, h. 11 W. castle” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 181. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.

    • Lufkin, E. T., Cleveland, Ohio
  • Listed as manufacturer of “Board and Log Rules” at 8 and 17 River Street, Cleveland, Ohio in Industries of Cleveland, Trade, Commerce and Manufactures for the Year 1878. Published by Richard Edwards 1879, p. 156.
  • Lufkin, described as a Cleveland native was born in 1845. In 1870 Lufkin succeeded A.G. Hicks who originated the business ca. 1859. Ibid.

    • Lufkin, H. C.,
  • Maker, CLEV'D, O. marked on log rule with 6 inch brass strip extending back from head. Tiers for 10-11-13-12 on front, 9-14-15-16 on reverse.

    • Lufkin Rule Co., Saginaw, Michigan
  • Company doing business in Cleveland in 1893.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Saginaw, Michigan: Rules: Lumbermans', Machinists' Steel, Steel Metric, Tinners', Blacksmiths', Hickory Board, Steel Board, Steel Folding, Freight, Hickory Log, Scale Shrinkage, Desk School, AA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:Saginaw, Michigan: Squares: Steel, Linen Measuring, Cotton, AA



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    Magee, Worrall & Richards, New York City.
  • Full page add listing MAGEE, WORRALL & RICHARDS, Successors to HENRY DAVIDSON, Rules * Tailors' * Squares, ... Formerly at 95 Bowery for 40 years. 223 Grand Street, New York. p. iv in The American Tailor and Cutter Vol XIII, August 1891. Published by The JNO. J. MITCHELL CO., 830 Broadway, New York.

  • Tailor's rule. Marked MAGEE, WORRALL & RICHARDS Makers 223 Grand St, New York City

    • Mansell, John, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Listed as “rule maker, near 208, So. Front St.,” in Stephens's Philadelphia Directory, For 1796, p. 116. Published by Thomas Stephens. 1796.
  • Name spelled 'Mansel' in Stephens' 1796 Directory.
  • Listed as “rule and umbrella maker, 252, south Front St,” in Stafford Philadelphia City Directory 1797, p. 122. Published by Cornelius William Stafford 1797.
  • Listed as “rule and umbrella maker, 252, south Front St,” in Stafford Philadelphia City Directory 1798, p. 96. Published by Cornelius William Stafford 1798.
  • Listed as “rule and umbrella maker, 252, south Front St,” in Stafford Philadelphia City Directory 1799, p. 92. Published by Cornelius William Stafford 1799.
  • Listed as “rule and umbrella maker, 252, south Front St,” in Stafford Philadelphia City Directory 1800, p. 83. Published by Cornelius William Stafford 1800.
  • Listed as “umbrella maker, 75 Chestnut,” in The Philadelphia City Directory For 1802, p. 163. Published by James Robinson 1802.
  • Listed as “umbrella maker, 75 Chestnut,” in The Philadelphia City Directory For 1807, Published by James Robinson 1807.
  • Listed as “Mansell John, umbrella and rule maker 18 S. 3d” in Kite's Philadelphia Directory for 1814.. Published by B. & T. Kite, 1814.
  • Listed as “Mansell John, north Sixth above Camacd” in The Philadelphia Directory for 1816. . Published by James Robinson. 1816.

    • Marsh, F. E.,
  • Patented dry measure scales struck on Stanley rule.

    • Mason & Hanson.,
  • New York & Chicago: Rules: Curved tailors rule.

    • Master,

    Massachusetts Tool Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Greenfield, Mass.: Rules: Tempered Steel, C

    • Mayhew & Co., H. H.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Shelburne Falls, Mass.: Squares: C

    • M.W.& CO.,
  • Marshall Wells and Company.

    • McGuire, Joesph Cinn, O.
  • Square yard stick.

    • Megarey, Alexander New York City
  • Listed as “Alex. Megary, math. inst. maker 54 Grand,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 298. Thomas Longworth. 1825.
  • Listed as “math. inst. maker 64 Lispenard,” in the 1827 Longworth's American Almanac New York Register and City Directory, p. 341. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.
  • Listed as “Megarey Alexander, math. inst. maker 196 Water,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 428. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1830.
  • Listed as “Megary Alexander, math. instruments, 190 Water, h. 41 Hamilton” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 225. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Merrifield & Co., New York City
  • Boxwood Gunter Scale, marked MERRIFIELD & CO over NEW YORK half brass bound with beveled front edge.

    • M'Intire, Thomas, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “M'Intire, Thomas, instrument maker, 10 Jarvis row,” in The Boston Directory 1820, p. 149. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1820.

    • Myers F. M., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Myers F.M. instrument maker, h. 104 Warren,” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 243. Published by Stimpson & Clapp 1831.



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    Nathusius & Kugler, New York City
  • Tailors' Square, 16 x 6. Marked NATHUSIUS & KUGLER over NEW YORK

    • National Advertising Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Seneca Falls, New York: Rules: Advertising, B

    • National Rule Company, Rochester, New York
  • Advertisment describing “...Graduated Steel Rule...Sold through the Stationery trade...Standard and Metric Measurements,” seen in The American Stationer and Office Outfitter March 29, 1919 p. 23.

    • Nelson & Hubbard, Middletown, CT
  • E.M. Gorham, Esq described “Nelson & Hubbard as a maker of rules, squares, and bevels; employing fifteen hands,” in his January 22, 1851 essay Middletown as it is originally published among the Correspondence column of the New York Journal of Commerce and was included as an Appendix to David D. Fields Historical Address, p. 126. delivered at the Second Centennial Anniversary in the city of Middletown, Conn. on November 13, 1850 published by William B. Casey 1853.
  • Bound Carpenters' Rule

    • Newark Plane, Rule & Level Co.,
  • Farnham: Newark, New Jersey, under the supervision of Elias Francis, previously of Mockridge & Francis, rulemaker.

    • Newell, Andrew, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Newell Andrew, mathematical instrument maker, No. 61, State Street,” in the 1789 The Boston Directory, p. 32. Printed and sold by John Norman, at Oliver's Dock. 1789.
  • Listed as “Newell Andrew, mathematical instrument maker, East side the Market,” in the 1796 The Boston Directory, p. 52. Published John West. June, 1796.

    • Newell & Son, Andrew, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Newell Andrew & Son, mathematical instrument makers, east end of market,” in the 1798 The Boston Directory, p. 85. Printed and sold by John West. 1798.

    • Newell, Joseph, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Newell Joseph, mathematical instrument makers, Merchants' row,” in the 1800 The Boston Directory, p. 80. Published by John West. 1800.

    • Newell, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker, No 11, Merchants row.,” in the 1805 The Boston Directory, p. 92. Published by Edward Cotton 1805.
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker 11 Merchants row.,” in the 1809 The Boston Directory, p. 102. Published by Edward Cotton June, 1809.

    • Newton, Jonah, New York City.
  • Listed as “Newton Jonah, nautical inst. 15 Fulton,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 456. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1830.

    • Nichols Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Ottumwa, Iowa: Rules: Steel Framing, D
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: Ottumwa, Iowa: Squares: Iron, Steel, Framing, D

    • Noble, Orrin,
  • 1855 New York City directory per Ken Roberts.

    • Noyes, G., Lisbon, New Hampshire.
  • Rule: Log Caliper.



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    Odell, John, Boston, Massachusets.
  • Mathematical Instruments.
  • Listed as “Odell John, mathematical and optical instrument maker, Custom-house street” in the 1820 The Boston Directory, p. 158. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1820.
  • Listed as “Odell John, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 76 Broad street, house High st.” in the 1821 The Boston Directory, p. 180. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1821.
  • Listed as “Odell John, mathematical and optical instrument maker, 76 Broad street, house High.” in the 1822 The Boston Directory, p. 178. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1822.
  • MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. JOHN ODELL, No 76 BROAD-STREET, BOSTON, From Spencer, Browning & Rust, London; in whose manufactory he has had constant practice for upwards of twenty years, and been three years employed for the dealers in Boston -- would further inform the Merchants, Owners, and Officers of vessels, that he is a real Maker of Sextants, Quadrants, Telescopes, and Compasses, both in brass and wood; do. Surveyors' Instruments, according to order... from advertisement in The American Coast Pilot, Edmund M. Blunt, Publisher. March 1822.
  • Listed as “Odell John, mathematical and optical instrument maker, High.” in the 1823 The Boston Directory, p. 173. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1823.
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker, High,” in The Boston Directory, p. 199. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1825.

    • Osborn, John, Boston, Massachusets.
  • Listed as “instrument maker, 12 Orange St.,” in the 1820 The Boston Directory, p. 159. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1820.

    • Otis, William H., Boston, Massachusets.
  • Listed as “Otis William H. mathemat. instru. maker, 56 Myrtle,” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 285. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1835.
  • Listed as “Otis William H. mathemat. instru. maker, 56 Myrtle,” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 285. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1836.
  • Listed as “Otis William H. mathemat. instru. maker, h. Southac ct.,” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 297. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1837.
  • Listed as “Otis Wm H. mathemat. instrument maker, 40 Poplar,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 291. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1838.



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    Page, E.L., Green, New York
  • Caliper.

    • Patten, Richard, New York City
  • Listed as “math. inst. maker 180 Water h. 26 Cli[ff],” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 332. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1825.
  • Listed as “math. inst. maker 180 Water h. 26 Cliff,” in the 1827 Longworth's American Almanac New York Register and City Directory, p. 380. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.
  • Listed as “Patten Richard, math. inst.-maker 180 Water, h. 48 Cliff,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 473. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1830.

    • Patten & Ferris New York City
  • Listed as “math. instrument makers 180 Water,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 332. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1825.

    • Payson, Samuel, jr. Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Payson Samuel, jr. mathematical instrument maker,86 Commercial, h. 4 Jefferson place” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 375. Published by Charles Stimpson. 1842.
  • Listed as “Payson Samuel, jr. math. instrument maker, 86 Comm'l” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 391. Published by Charles Stimpson. 1843.
  • Listed as “Payson Samuel, jr. math. instru. 86 Comm'l, h. 4 Jeffer. pl.” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 420. Published by Charles Stimpson. 1844.
  • Listed as “Payson Samuel, jr. math. instru. 76 Commercial” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 394. Published by Charles Stimpson. 1845.

    • Peabody,
  • Log measure. Maker, Philadelphia.

    • Peck, Stow & Wilcox,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Southington, Conn.: Rules: Steel, Tinners', Iron, AAAA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register:Squares: Iron, Steel, Plate Glass, Machinists, AAAA

    • Pierce Organ Pipe Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Reading, Mass.: Squares: Organ, C

    • Pierpont, Thomas, New York City
  • Listed as “instrument maker 90 Catherine,” in Longworth's American Almanac new-York Register and City Directory, p. 257. Published, David Longworth. 1808.

    • Pike, Benjamin, New York City
  • Listed as “Math. Instruments. Benj. Pike & Sons, Manufacturers of Mathematical and Philosophical Instruments, 166 Broadway, N. Y. Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” BUSINESS REGISTER--New York. p. 5. Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849

    • Pike, William G., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Pike William G. rulemaker,” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 384. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.

    • Piper, George, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Rules, circa 1830.
  • Listed as “Piper George, pocket book manufacturer and fine polished steel worker, North Allen st” in the 1821 The Boston Directory, p. 190 This listing believed to be the same George Piper that made/marked rules in Boston. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1821.
  • Listed as “Piper George, pocket book manufacturer and fine polished steel worker, North Allen” in the 1822 The Boston Directory, p. 190 This listing believed to be the same George Piper that made/marked rules in Boston. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1822.
  • Listed as “pocket book manufacturer and fine polished steel worker, North Allen,” in the 1823 The Boston Directory, p.185. This listing believed to be the same George Piper that made/marked rules in Boston. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1823.

    • Pollock, Allan, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Pollock Alvin, philosophical instrum't maker, 1 Carver,” in the 1827 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 212. Published by Hunt and Stimpson and John H.A. Frost, 1827.
  • Listed as “Pollock Allan, philosophical instrument maker, 1 Carver,” in the 1828 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 221. Published by Hunt and Stimpson, 1828.
  • Listed as “Pollock Allan, philosophical instrument maker, 1 Carver,” in the 1829 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 215. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1829.
  • Listed as “Pollock Allan, philosophical instrument maker, 1 Carver,” in the 1830 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 250. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1830.
  • Listed as “Pollock Allan, philosophical instrument maker, 1 Carver,” in the 1831 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 263. Published by Stimpson and Clapp, 1831.
  • Listed as “Pollock, Allan, philosophical instrument maker, 1 Carver,” in the 1832 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 265. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1832.
  • Listed as “Pollock, Allan, philos. inst. maker, 52 Federal, h Berry,” in the 1833 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 270. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr 1833.
  • Listed as “Pollock, Allan, philos. inst. maker, 52 Federal, h Berry,” in the 1834 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 285. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1834.
  • Listed as “Pollock, Allan, philos. inst. maker, 52 Federal, h Berry,” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 299. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1835.
  • Listed as “Pollock, Allan, philos. inst. maker, house and shop 1 Carver corner Boylston,” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 299. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1836.
  • Listed as “Pollock, Allan, philos. inst. maker, house and shop 1 Carver corner Boylston,” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 311. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1837.
  • Listed as “Pollock, Allan, philosophical instrument maker, house and shop 1 Carver corner Boylston,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 306. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1838.

    • Pool, Frederick, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, philosophical instrument maker, 8 Congress square, h. rear 2 Governor alley,” in the 1831 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 264. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1831.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, philosophical instrument maker, 8 Congress square, h. rear 2 Governor alley,” in the 1832 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 265. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1832.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, philosophical instrument maker, 8 Congress square, h. Province,” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 299. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1835.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, phil. inst. 176 Tremont, h. Pearl pl.,” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 299. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1836.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, phil. inst. 176 Trem. h. op. 10 Pearl pl.,” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 366. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1837.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, phil. inst. 8 Congr. sq.. h. op. 10 Pearl pl.,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 307. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1838.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, phil. inst. 8 Congr. sq.. h. op. 10 Pearl pl.,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 323. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, philo. instu. 8 Congress sq.. h. 31 Myrtle,” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 337. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Pool, Fredric, 8 Congress sq.” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, philosophical instruments, over 7 Water,” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 364. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, philosophical instr. mak. 2 Congress sq.” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 403. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Pool, Frederick, instr. maker 2 Congress sq. h. 48 Tremont” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 433. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Pool Frederick, instrument maker, h. 9 Porter” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 406. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.

    • Pool, Thomas, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Pool, Thomas, philosophical instrument maker, 472 Washington,” in the 1825 The Boston Directory, p. 213. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1825.
  • Listed as “Pool, Thomas, philos. inst. maker, Congress, h. 3 Carver,” in the 1825 The Boston Directory, p. 270. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr 1833.

    • Pool, Thomas & Frederick, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Pool, Thomas & Frederick, philosophical instrument makers, Congress, h. 3 Carver,” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 270. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr 1833.

    • Pool jr., Thomas, New York City
  • Listed as “Pool jr. Thomas, philosoph inst. maker 66 William,” in the 1827 Longworth's American Almanac New York Register and City Directory, p. 392. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1827.
  • Listed as “Pool jr. Thomas, mathematical inst. maker 42 Fulton,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 487. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1830.

    • Fred'k Post Co., Chicago, Illinois.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 218 Clark, Chicago, Illinois:Tapes: Measuring, D

    • Pratt, Jas. T., & Co.,
  • 53 Fulton St. N.Y. Caliper rule.



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    Queen & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:1010 Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:Tapes: Measuring, AA

    • Quincey, J. New York City
  • Listed as “instrument-mak. 199, Water-st,” in The New-York Directory, p. 43. Published by David Franks. 1786.



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    Richards, New York City
  • Folding Tailor's Square. Marked RICHARDS over MAKER, and PAT'D. MAY 25/??.
  • Take down 45 inch Dressmakers rule. Marked RICHARDS over MAKER over N.Y..

    • Richards, J. Avery, jr., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Richards J. Avery, jr. math. instr. maker, b'ds 21 Warren” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 451. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Richards J. A. mathematical inst. h. 21 Warren” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 140. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Richards J. Avery, math. instru. maker, b'ds 21 Warren” in the 1846 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 458. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1846.
  • Listed as “Richards J. A. mathematical inst. bds. 246 Tremont” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 183. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “Richards J. A. mathematical inst. bds. 22 Warren” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 224. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.

    • Richardson, Asa, Middletown, Connecticut
  • Listed as owner and constructor of steam engine built in 1837 in Middletown, Connecticut Rule manufactory. Richardson also listed as having constructed a steam engine in 1836 for Townsend Way's paper hanging manufactory. Steam Engines, p. 82. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury 1838.

    • Richardson & Co., Middletown, Connecticut
  • Carpenters' boxwod rule.
  • Notice “Subscribers, having formed a connexion in business under the firm of RICHARDSON & CO. give notice that they have purchased the Rule and Scale establishment of the late firm of Hedge & Co...” They manufacture RULES of many different patterns, Gunter Scales, guaging and Vantage [sic], Yard Sticks, board measures, Ship Carpenter's bevels, Shoemakers Size sticks, steelbladed Trying squares and Bevils, parallel Rulers, &c, &c. ASA RICHARDSON, LEMUEL HEDGE. Middletown subscribed 17th May 1830. From Middlesex Gazette (Middletown, CT), June 9, 1830 p. 4.

    • Richardson, Geo. W.,
  • slide rule

    • Robinson, I. J., St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
  • Square: Bevel, patented June 14, 1870.

    • Roe, Justus & Sons,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:Patchogue, New York:Tapes: Measuring, D

    • Roe, Justus, Patchogue, New York
  • Patent number 387541, 8/7/1888, reel for tape measure.
  • Patent number 431484, 7/1/1890, protractor.
  • Patent number 475470, 5/24/1892, surveyors tape measure reel.

    • Rook, William. H., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Carpenters' Rule. Marked W.H. ROOK over ROXBURY
  • Ship Carpenters' Bevel Rule.
  • Boston, Mass. Gunter Navigation Rule.
  • Listed as “Rook Wm. H. rulemaker, 5 Merrimac,” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 387. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Rook Wm. H. rulemaker, 3 Haverhill, h. 4 bridge st. ct.” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 411. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Rule Maker.Wm. H. Rook, 2 Haver[sic]-” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Rule, Rod, and Scale Maker. W. H. Rook, rear of 37 Washington st., opposite Eustis” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS. p. 205. Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “W. H. Rook, rear of 37 Washington st., opposite Eustis” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” NEW ENGLAND MERTCANTILE UNION DIRECTORY. MASSACHUSETTS. Rule, Rod, and Scale Maker. p. 269. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Ross, William M., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Ross William M. mathematical instrument maker, 7 Custom-house street, h. rear 94 Sea” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.

    • Rowland, Alex,New York.
  • rule

    • Rowland, David,Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “Roland David, math. inst. maker, house Tyler corner Harvard” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 188. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.

    • Rowe, F.G., Boston, Mass.
  • paper rule

    • ADAMS RUGGLES, MANUF'R TOLEDO O
  • board measure stick

    • Rumrell, James, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Rumrell James, plane and rule maker, 32 Sudbury, boards 8 Faneuil Hall square” in The Boston Directory for 1860 Adams, Sampson & Company. Publisher. 1860.

    • Russell & Irwin Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New Britain, Conn.: Rules: Tinners', AAAA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register:Squares: Iron, Steel, AAAA



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    S&B Co., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Rules:Machinists

    • Safford, Mark & Williams, Alfred, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Safford (Mark) & Williams (Alfred), philo. inst's, 36 Wash. h. 23 Oak” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 248. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Safford & Williams, 36 Washington” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Philosophical. in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Safford & Williams, 36 Washington st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Safford (Mark) & Williams (Alfred), philo. inst's, 36 Washington, h. 55 Marion” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 282. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “Safford & Williams 36 Washington ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Philosophical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Safford & Williams, 36 Washington st. Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Sanborn, Gustavus B., (1848-1902)., Bristol, New Hampshire
  • Log Calipers.
  • Board Rule. Marked Manufactured by over G. B. SANBORN. over Bristol, N. H.

    • Sanford, Joesph, Newport, Rhode Island
  • Circa. 1825
  • Barrel Measure - marked Joesph Sanford / Maker / Henry Bull / January 20, 1825.

    • Sargent, L.B., Plymouth, New Hampshire
  • Log Calipers.

    • Sargent & Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 151 Leonard, New York City: Rules: Steel, AAAA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 151 Leonard, New York City: Squares: Iron, Steel, Machinists, AAAA

    • Savage, Seth, Middletown, Connecticut.
  • Rules, mid 19th century. Sold business to A. Stanley and T. Conklin in 1855.

    • Sawyer, Horace, New York.
  • Listed as “Sawyer Horace, math. inst., 156 Water, living at 2 Grove” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 282. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Sayer & Hobby, New York.
  • Listed as “Sawyer & Hobby, math. inst. makers, 156 Water,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 282. John Doggett Jr, Publisher

    • Sawyer Tool Mfg. Co., Fitchburg, Mass.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Fitchburg, Mass.: Rules: Steel, Steel Metric, Key Seat, Machinists', Desk, School, C
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Fitchburg, Mass.: Squares: Combination, Iron, Steel Machinists, Try, Mitre, Adjustable, Steel Hardened, “T”, C

    • Seelig, R., Chicago, Illinois
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 122 So. Clark, Chicago, Illinois:Tapes: Measuring, G

    • Seneca,

    Seymour & Churchill, Bristol, Connecticut
  • Listed as “Rules. Seymour & Churchill, manufacturer of ivory and boxwood rules” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” CONNECTICUT p. 317. Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Seymour & Churchill Rules ” by hardware merchant Long & Davenport, 10 Platt street, offering for sale articles of American Hardware at manufacturers prices. This add appearred in numerous editions of NY Morning Courier paper - 1847.

    • Seymour, W.N. & Co., N York
  • Lumber rule.

    • Sibley, Gideon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 6 inch 2 Fold caliper boxwood rule with caliper vernier

    • Simmons, E.C. & Company,
  • 1872-1874

    • Slade, James, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Slade James, barometers and thermometers, 128 Washington, h. 81 Charles” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 448. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.

    • Slade, James & Keast, H.C., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Slade & Keast, 128 Washington, Barometers & Thermometers 62 Commercial” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Slade (James) & Keast (H.C.), barometers and thermometers, 128 Washington, h. 81 Charles” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 431. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.

    • Smith, Henry, New York City
  • Listed as “Smith Henry, rulemaker 3 Attorney,” in Longworth's New York City Directory, p. 546. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1830.

    • Smith, Henry, Newark, New Jersey
  • Farnham: 1844 at 2 Quarry Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham: 1858 at 64 State Street through 1866, rulemaker.

    • Smith, Jas. X., New-Lebanon N.Y.
  • Tailor's rule. 1877.

    • Smith, S.O.,
  • Farnham: Former level maker Stephen O. Smith claimed to be successor to James C. Tingley. Maple, Satin and Boxwood Counting House Rules (pictured and looks like a regular desk ruler).
  • Farnham: First directory entry 1880-81, through 1896, listed as level and rule maker; thereafter until 1907 listed as rulemaker. Factory at 22 and 24 Prospect Street, Newark, New Jersey.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Newark, New Jersey: Rules: Counting house, Wood, D

    • Smith, W. M., New York City
  • Listed as “Smith, W. M., agent for Gilbert Clark & Co's., boxwood and ivory rules, 219 Pearl-street.,” p. 219 in New-York As It Is In 1833 and Citizens' Advertising Directory, Published by J. Disturnell 1833.

    • Solf(t)mann, E.G.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 125 E. 42nd, New York City: Rules: Architects, Engineers, Slide, Caliper, B
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: 125 E. 42nd, New York City: Squares: “T”, Triangles, B

    • Souls, John, New York City
  • Listed as “Souls John, rulemkr. h 82 Willett,” in row's New York (City) Directory for the year ending 1870, Vol 84 1869.
  • Listed as “Souls John, rulemkr. h 82 Willett,” p. 1087 in Trow's New York (City) Directory for the year ending 1872, Vol 85 1871.

    • Sommer & Maca, Cicero, Illinois
  • Sommer & Maca founded in 1920 is a manufacturer of glass and stone machinery
  • 30 x 24 inch Glasscutters Square made of maple.

    • Southington Cutlery Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Southington, Conn.: Squares: Iron, Steel, AA

    • Spencerian Pen Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New York City: Rules: Desk, AA

    • Spencerian Writing and Measuring Ruler, Mrs. Sara A. Spencer, Spencer Business College, Washington, D.C.
  • Boyd's Directory of the District of Columbia By William Henry Boyd, Andrew Boyd, Elizabeth S. Boyd, R.L. Polk & Co. Rules: School

    • Standard,

    Standard Rule Co., Unionville, CT.

    Standard Tool Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Athol, Mass.: Squares: Center Combination, Steel, Steel Hardened, Try, X

    • Staniford (John) & Rook (William H), Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Notice “As result of the death of John Staniford, glass-maker of Cambridge the partnership with William H. Rook, rule-maker of Suffolk,” was disolved in Probate November 4, 1841, by Samuel P.P. Fay, Esquire, Judge of Probate for the County of Middlesex. From Daily Atlas (Boston, MA) October 21, 1841.
  • East Cambridge, Mass.: Rule.
  • Carpenters' Rule

    • Stanley, A., New Britain, CT
  • 1854-1857 New Britain, Connecticut. Augustus and Timothy Stanley formed partnership with Thomas Conklin in 1854 and purchased rule business of Seth Savage in 1855.

    • Stanley Rule & Level Co., New Britain, CT
  • Formed in 1857 when A. Stanley & Co. joined with the Hall & Knappe Company makers of try squares, levels and plumb bobs to form the Stanley Rule and Level Company.
  • Purchased rule business of E. A. Stearns of Brattleboro, Vermont in 1862.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: New Britain, Conn.: Rules: Steel metric, Ivory, Steel, Boxwood, Extension, Lumbermans', AAA
    1905-06 Thomas' Register:Squares: Iron, Steel, Try, Mitre, AA

    • Starrett Co., L.S., Athol, Massachusetts.
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Athol, Mass.: Rules: Key Seat, Machinists', Scale, Shrinkage, Steel, Desk, Blacksmiths', Metric, Slide, Caliper, A
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Squares: Bevel, Caliper, Combination Iron, Steel, Machinists Try, Mitre, “T”, Double tongue, A

    • Stearns, E.A., Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • Started in 1838.
  • Listed as “Rules. E. A. Stearns & Co., (manufacturers), Box Wood and Ivory.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” VERMONT p. 249. Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Purchased by Stanley Rule & Level Co. in 1862. Stanley catalogs continued to list Stearns rules through 1879.

    • Stephens, Lorenzo & Delos,
  • Father and son respectively who both worked for Hermon Chapin initially in Pine Meadow, Connecticut. Started their own business in 1853 in a rented building.
  • In 1864 moved the business from New Hartford, Connecticut to Riverton, Connecticut.
  • In 1901 joined the Chapin firm to form Chapin-Stephens.
  • In 1929 was absorbed by Stanley.

    • Stevens Arms & Tool Co., J.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Chicopee Falls, Mass.: Rules: Machinists', AAA
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Chicopee Falls, Mass.: Squares: Machinists, A

    • Stevens, James, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Stevens James M. rulemaker, h. 6 Brighton,” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, page 445. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Stevens James M. rulemaker, h. 6 Brighton,” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, page 464. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Stevens James M. rulemaker, h. 38 Friend,” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, page 498. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Stevens James M. rulemaker, h. 12 Lowell” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, page 468. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Stevens J. M. rule maker, house 12 Lowell” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 201. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “Stevens James, plane & rule manufac. 5 Merrimac, house 6 do.” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 245. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Stevens James, plane and rule manufactory, 5 Merrimac, house 6 do.” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 264. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Stevens James, plane and rule manufactory, 92 Merrimac, house 94 do.” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 299. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “Stevens James, plane and rule manufacturer, 32 Sudbury, house 85 Maverick, E. B.” in The Boston Directory for 1860 Adams, Sampson & Company. Publisher. 1860.
  • Ship's Carpenter Bevel marked J. Stevens Boston

    • Stieven & Co., Wm. E.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 644 Smithfield, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Squares: “T”, A

    • Strateline,

    Swain, Samuel, Nantucket, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Swain, Samuel Nantucket.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Swain, Samuel Nantucket.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.



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    Taber, Chas., New Bedford, Massachusetts,
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Taber, Chas. New Bedford.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. NAUTICAL. Taber, Chas. New Bedford.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Taggart, R.T., Manchester N.H.,
  • Mathematical Instrument Maker,
  • Hoyt's Improved Caliper Log Rule

    • Taylor, S.T.,
  • Folding Tailor's Square. 13 inch x 24 inch. Marked S.T. TAYLOR 930 B'WAY NEW-YORK.
  • Tailor's Square. 13 inch x 24 inch. Marked S.T. TAYLOR 15 W 34TH ST NEW-YORK.
  • 816 Broadway, New York.
  • 349 Canal, New York. Hand stamped Tailor's rule.
  • 407 Broadway, New York. Listing found in Trow's 1862 New York City Directory: “Taylor, Samuel T. patterns, 407 B'way.”

    • Temple, John H., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Temple, John H. philosophical instruments, 11 Cornhill,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 381. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.
  • Listed as “Temple, John H. philos. instru. 51 Court, h. Pemb'n H.,” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 397. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Temple, John H. philos. instru. 51 Court, h. 4 Poplar pl.” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 429. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Temple, J.H., 51 Court” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Temple, John H. philos. instru. 51 Court, h. 4 Poplar pl.” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 457. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Temple, J.H., 51 Court” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Temple, John H. philos. instru. 51 Court, h. 4 Poplar pl.” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 476. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Temple, John H. philos. instru. 51 Court, h. 261 Tremont” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 511. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Temple, John H. philos. instru. 51 Court, h. 23 Kneeland” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 481. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Templeton [sic] [recte Temple] J. H. math. inst. maker, 51 Court, h. 23 Kneeland” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 163. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Temple J. H. math. inst. maker, 51 Court, house 23 Kneeland” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 206. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “INSTRUMENTS. Mathematical Temple, J. H. 51 Court” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 80. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Listed as “Temple John H. math. inst. maker, 51 Court, h. 23 Kneeeland” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 251. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Temple John H. math. inst. maker, 51 Court, house 233 Tremont” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 271. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Temple J. H. 51 Court” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Mathematical in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL. Temple, H. H. 51 Court st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL. Temple, J. H. 51 Court st Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.
  • Listed as “Temple John H. math. inst. maker, 51 Court” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 306. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “ ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Mathematical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.

    • Tewksbury & Tuttle, Middletown, Connecticut
  • E.M. Gorham, Esq described “Tewksbury & Tuttle, turning out bevels and squares,” in his January 22, 1851 essay Middletown as it is originally published among the correspondence of the New York Journal of Commerce and was included as an Appendix to David D. Fields Historical Address Delivered at the Second Centennial Anniversary in the city of Middletown, Conn. on November 13, 1850 published by William B. Casey 1853.

    • Thaxter, Joseph H., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Joseph H. mathematical instrument maker, h. house rear 5 North Allen,” in the 1828 The Boston Directory, p. 267. Published by Hunt and Stimpson, 1828.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Joseph H. math. instrument maker, h. house rear 7 North Allen,” in the 1829 The Boston Directory, p. 259. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1829.

    • Thaxter, Samuel, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, No 49, State street, house Fifth street,” in the 1796 The Boston Directory, p. 99. Published John West. June, 1796.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, No 49, State street, house Middle street,” in the 1798 The Boston Directory, p. 111. Published John West. June, 1798.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, no. 49, State street, house 54 Middle street,” in the 1800 The Boston Directory, p. 105. Published John West. June, 1800.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, no. 49, State street, house no. 54 Middle street,” in the 1803 The Boston Directory, p. 121. Published John West. June, 1803.
  • Listed as “Mathematical Instrument Maker, No 49, State Street, house Fleet Street,” p. 121 in the 1805 The Boston Directory, Published by Edward Cotton 1805
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker, No 51, State Street, house Fleet Street,” p. 121 in the 1806 The Boston Directory, Published by Edward Cotton 1806
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker, No 51, State Street, house Fleet,” in the 1807 The Boston Directory, p. 144. Published by Edward Cotton 1807.
  • Listed as “mathematical instrument maker 51 State st. house Myrtle st.,” in the 1809 The Boston Directory, p. 134. Published by Edward Cotton June, 1809.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel, mathematical instrument maker 51 State st. house Wiltshire st.” in the 1810 The Boston Directory, p. 189. Published by Edward Cotton. September, 1810.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel, mathematical instrument maker 51 State st. house N. Allen street” in the 1813 The Boston Directory, p. 241. Published by Edward Cotton. July, 1813.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel, mathematical instrument maker 27 State st. house N. Allen street” in the 1816 The Boston Directory, p. 201. Published by E. Cotton. 1816.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel, mathematical instrument maker 27 State street. house 15 Pickney street” in the 1818 The Boston Directory, p. 203. Published by E. Cotton. 1818.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, 27 State st. house 15 Pickney st.” in the 1820 The Boston Directory, p. 200. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1820.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, 27 State st. house 16 Pickney st.” in the 1821 The Boston Directory, p. 180. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1821.
  • Advertisement placed in THE AMERICAN COAST PILOT; Published by Edmund M. Blunt, 1822. Listed as “Mathematical Instrument Maker at No. 27 State-Street Boston,” March 1822.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, 125 State, h. 16 Pinckney,” in the 1828 The Boston Directory, p. 267. Published by Hunt and Stimpson, 1828.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel, mathematical instrument maker, 125 State, house 16 Pinckney,” in the 1829 The Boston Directory, p. 259. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1829.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel, math. inst. mak, 125 State, h. 16 Pinckney,” in the 1830 The Boston Directory, p. 293. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1830.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in 1831 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 303. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1831.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1832 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 310. Published by Stimpson and Clapp 1832.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam., math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1833 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 316. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1833.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam., math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1834 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1834.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam., math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1835 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 350. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1835.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1836 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 351. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1836.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1837 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 366. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1837.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 362. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1838.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1839 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 362. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1839.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1840 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 398. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr., 1840.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 430. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel 125 State” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Sam'l, math. inst. mak. 125 State, h. 41 Pinckney,” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 458. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Died “Samuel Thaxter, Esq. 72 - and esteemed citizen.” in the Boston Recorder (Boston, MA), p. 67. April 29, 1842
  • Notice “Samuel Thaxter's grandson Samuel Thaxter Cushing gave notice the he will continue the business under the name Samuel Thaxter & Son.” in the Boston Post (Boston, MA), p. 3. September 6, 1842

    • Thaxter, Samuel & Son, (S. T. Cushing), Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Thaxter, S. & Son (S. T. Cushing), math. instu. makers, 125 State” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 482. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel & Son (S. T. Cushing) math. inst. makers, 125 State” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston, p. 163. published by George Adams, 1846.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, S. & Son (S. T. Cushing), mathematical instrument makers, 125 State” in the 1846 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 523. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1846.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel & Son (S. T. Cushing), math. inst. maker, 125 State” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 207. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “INSTRUMENTS. Nautical. Thaxter, Sam'l & Son, 125 State” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 80. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Sam'l & Son (S. T. Cushing), math. inst. makerts, 125 State” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 252. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Sam'l & Son (S. T. Cushing, math. inst. makers, 125 State, Cushing's h. 16 Hudson” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 272. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Thaxter Samuel & Son, 125 State” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Mathematical & Nautical in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. Thaxter, S. & Son, 125 State st Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Thaxter (Sam'l) & Son (S. T. Cushing), math. inst. makers, 125 State, Cushing's h. 16 Hudson” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 143. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL. Thaxter, S. & Son, 125 State st Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Thaxter, Samuel & Son, (Joseph H.), Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Mathematical Instrument Makers, 27 State, house 16 Pinckney,” in the 1823 The Boston Directory, p. 221. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1823.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel & Son, (Joseph H.) mathematical instrument makers, 128 State, h. 16 Pinckney,” in the 1825 The Boston Directory, p. 255. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1825.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel & Son, (Joseph H.) mathematical instrument makers, 128 State, h. 16 Pinckney,” in the 1826 The Boston Directory, p. 268. Published by John H.A. Frost and Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1826.
  • Listed as “Thaxter, Samuel & Son, (Joseph H.) mathematical instrument makers, 125 State, h. 16 Pinckney,” in the 1827 The Boston Directory, p. 256. Published by Hunt and Stimpson and John H.A. Frost, 1827.

    • Thompson, Bridgeport, Connecticut
  • Framing Square. 1895.

    • Thorpe Mfg. Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 50 Woodward Ave.:Tapes: Car wheel measuring, X

    • Tidgewell & Co., Middletown, Connecticut
  • Square

    • Tidgewell & Son, Middletown, Connecticut
  • E.M. Gorham, Esq described “James Tidgewell & Son in the manufacture of try-squares, bevels and guages,” in his January 22, 1851 essay Middletown as it is originally published among the correspondence of the New York Journal of Commerce and was included as an Appendix to David D. Fields Historical Address Delivered at the Second Centennial Anniversary in the city of Middletown, Conn. on November 13, 1850 published by William B. Casey 1853, p. 131

    • Tingley, James C., Newark, New Jersey
  • Farnham: 1869 Tingley & Co., 7 New Jersey Railroad Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker until 1875.

    • Tingley & Co., New York, New York
  • Desk rule

    • Tinlin Rivet Rule Company, (Stanley), 1523 Conway Building, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Patent 1934.

    • Thrall, Willis & Son. Hartford, Connecticut.
  • 1866 price list showing boxwood 2 fold and 4 fold rules. In addition board measure, bench and shoemaker measures. Also, yard sticks, wantage and gauging rods, try squares and sliding bevel squares.
  • 1871 letter head shows No. 10 Central Row, Hartford, Connecticut. Established 1833. Manufacturers of Rules, Try Squares, Bevels, Base Knobs, File and Chisel Handles &c.
  • Listed in Journal of The Franklin Institute Vol X, Philadelphia, 1845, Extracts from the recordings of the Fifteenth Exhibition of American Manufactures, held in the city of Philadelphia, from the 21st of October to the 1st of November, inclusive, 1845 by the Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania, for the promotion of the Mechanic Arts. p. 382 It is to be regretted, that many beautiful specimens in this department came too late to be submitted to the inspection of the judges. Among them may be mentioned: ... 712, carpenters' rules, by W. Thrall, Conn.; ... 725, carpenters' rules, by H. Chapin, Conn. ...



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    Union Nut and Bolt Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Unionville, Conn.: Rules: Boxwood, A

    • Upson Nut Co., Unionville, Connecticut
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Unionville, Conn.: Rules: Lumbermans', Boxwood, Ivory, AAAA



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    Wacuanda, Orange, N.Y.
  • Yard Standard.

    • Walker, Job, New York City
  • Listed as “Walker Job, rulemaker, corner Hester & Elizabeth, h. 88? Ludlow,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 381. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Walker, Job & George H., New York City
  • In a Ken Roberts' Reprint of the 1860 Belcher Brothers & Company Catalogue, Roberts' included documentary describes Job Walker as likely an English immigrant starting the rule business in 1845 in New York, soon after his brother George H. joined him and formed the J & G.H. Walker firm which continued until 1873.
  • Many Walker rules are marked on the edge near the head joint.
  • Listed in the Report of the Twentieth Exhibition of American Manufactures held in Philadelphia from 15th to 26th October, 1850 by the Franklin Institute.
  • Listed as “J. & G.H. Walker, Manufacturers of Box-Wood & Ivory Rules, Gunter's Scales, Ship Builders' Levels, Guaging and Wantage-Rods, &c., 61 Elizabeth-Street, N.Y.,” in The American Advertiser. Published by Prall, Lewis & Co., 1850, p. 116.

    • Walker, William, New York City
  • Listed as “mathemat. inst. maker 96 Harman,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 440. Thomas Longworth, Publisher. 1825.
  • Listed as “Walker William, math. inst. maker 64 Third,” in 1834-5 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 708. Published Thomas Longworth. 1834.

    • Ward, Leonard, Newark, New Jersey
  • Farnham: 1849 at 78 River Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham: 1862 at 69 River Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Farnham: 1885 at 38 River Street, Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.
  • Taylor's Rule, marked L. Ward-Maker, Newark-N.J.

    • Ward & Co., Newark, New Jersey
  • Log Cane, marked Ward & Co Makers Newark N.J.

    • Ward & Jaggers, Newark, New Jersey.
  • 2 Foot 2 Fold Boxwood Carpenters' rule. Marked Makers Newark, New Jersey.

    • Watts, Joseph, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Listed as “Rules and Scales. Joseph Watts, (manufacturer), 6 Winthrop street, Charlestown.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 206 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Watts, Joseph, measuring instruments, 12 Wash. h. at Charlestown” p. 206 in The Boston Directory, p. 376. Published by Adams, Sampson & Co., 1858.
  • Notice “ TO TAILORS. J. Watts has removed from Charlestown to No. 12 Washington street, Boston, up stairs, and has on hand and will make to order, every variety of Squares and Scales. Please call.” in April 19, 1858 Boston Herald, p. 4.
  • Listed as “Watts, Joseph, measuring instruments, 4 Washington. house at Charlestown” in The Boston Directory, p. 456. Published by Adams, Sampson & Co., 1861.
  • Listed as “Watts, Joseph, measuring instruments, 4 Wash. h. at Charlestown” in The Boston Directory, p. 420. Published by Adams, Sampson & Co., 1862.
  • Mid 19th century carpenters' rule with gunter slide.
  • Marking Gauge.
  • Taylor's Square.
  • Log Stick.

    • Watts, Lawrence B., Boston, Massachusetts.
  • MARRIAGES “...Mr Lawrence B. Watts to Miss Catharine M. Clark...”
  • Listed as “Watts, Lawrence B., rulemaker, 87 Chambers,” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 327. Published by Stimpson and Clapp, 1832.
  • Listed as “Watts, Lawrence B., rulemaker, 3 Chambers, h. 26 Myrtle,” in Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 333. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1833.
  • Listed as “Watts, Lawrence B. rulemaker, 3 Chambers, h. 30 Poplar,” in the 1834 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 352. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1834.
  • Listed as “Watts, Lawrence B. rule maker, 4 Washington,” in the 1838 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 381. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1838.
  • Listed as “Watts, Lawrence B. rule maker, Wilson lane, h. 35 Garden,” in the 1939 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 402. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1839.
  • Listed as “Watts, Lawrence B., rule maker, Cambridge st. h. Spring Ward III” in the 1848 The Cambridge Directory, p. 96. By John Ford. 1848.
  • Listed as “Watts, L. B., rule maker, Cambridge st” in the 1848 The Cambridge Directory, p. 109. By John Ford. 1848.
  • Listed as “Watts Lawrence B. rule maker Cambridge, h South Sixth,” in The Cambridge Directory and Almanac for 1849, p. 124. Published by John Ford, 1849.
  • Listed as “Watts L B. Cambridge, Ward 3,” in The Cambridge Directory and Almanac for 1849 DIRECTORY RULE MAKERS, p. 143. Published by John Ford, 1849.
  • Listed as “Watts Lawrence B. rule maker Camb, h South Sixth,” in The Cambridge Directory and Almanac for 1850, p. 71. Published by John Ford, 1850.
  • Listed as “Watts Lawrence B. rule and level maker, h South Sixth,” in The Cambridge Directory and Almanac for 1852, p. 159. Published by John Ford, 1852.
  • DIED “March 8, 1860, Lawrence B. Watts, 43.”

    • Waterbury Brass Co.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Waterbury, Conn.:Tapes: Measuring, AAAA

    • Weaver & Leiser, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
  • Rule:
  • Patent: Weaver, Lewis M., and Z.C. Leiser, Lock Haven, Pa. “Combined ruler, gage, and circle scriber”, Patent Number 482,896, September 20, 1892.

    • Weber & Co., F., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register:1125 Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:Tapes: Measuring, A

    • Westcott Jewell Co., Seneca Falls, New York
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Seneca Falls, New York: Rules: Advertising, Desk, Parallel, School, D

    • Welch & Co., T.F., Boston, Massachusetts
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 65 Sudbury, Boston, Mass.: Squares: “T”, D

    • Wheeler, John H., New York City
  • Listed as “math inst. maker 218 h. 240 Water,” in Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 453. Published by Thomas Longworth. 1825.
  • Listed as “Wheeler John H., math. inst. 220 Water h. 136 Greene,” in 1834-5 Longworth's American Almanac New-York Register and City Directory, p. 728. Published Thomas Longworth. 1834.

    • Wheeler., W.A., Littleton, New Hampshire
  • Log Calipers.

    • Whitcher Co., Frank W., Boston Massachusetts
  • Shoemaker's measure PAT'D APR'L 13, 1880

    • White,

    Whitescarver, G.H.,
  • Metal Calculating protractor.

    • Whitcomb Benjamin F., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Whitcomb Benjamin F. math. instr. maker, house 5 Auburn court” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston , p. 177. published by George Adams, 1846.

    • Widdifield & Co., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “INSTRUMENTS. Mathematical Widdefield [sic] & Co. 148 Washington” in the The Boston Almanac 1847, p. 80. Samuel N. Dickinson Published by B. B. Mussey. 1847.
  • Listed as “Widdifield D. B. & Co. 148 Washington” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Mathematical in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Widdifield Dan'l B. & Co. (J. L. Millar), opticians, Wash. c. Milk. h. 54 W. Dedar” in the The Boston Almanac 1849, p. 292. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL. Widdifield, D. B. & Co. 148 Washington st. Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. MATHEMATICAL. Widdifield, D. B. & Co. 148 Washington st Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.
  • Listed as “Widdifield d. B. & Co 148 Wash. ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Mathematical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.

    • Wightman, Joseph Milner, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Wightman, Joseph, philos. inst. maker, h. 33 Warren,” in the 1833 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 361. Published by Charles Stimpson, Jr. 1834.
  • Listed as “Wightman, Joseph M. phil. inst. 33 Cornhill, h. 25 Warren,” in the 1841 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 467. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1841.
  • Listed as “Wightman, J.M. 33 Cornell” in Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical section of The Boston Almanac for the Year 1841, p. 69. By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1841.
  • Listed as “Wightman, Joseph, phil. inst. maker, 33 Cornhill, h. 25 Warren” in the 1842 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 497. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1842.
  • Listed as “Wightman, J.M. 33 Cornhill, 51 Court” in the “Instruments, Nautical, Mathematical & Philosophical businesses” section p. 73 in The Boston Almanac for the Year 1842, By S.N. Dickinson. Boston. Published by Thomas Groom, & Co. 1842.
  • Listed as “Wightman, Joseph M. phil. inst. 33 Cornhill, h. 69 Carver” in the 1843 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 519. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1843.
  • Listed as “Wightman, Joseph M. phil. inst. 33 Cornhill, h. 69 Carver” in the 1844 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 557. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.
  • Listed as “Wightman, Joseph M. phil. inst. 33 Cornhill, h. 69 Carver” in the 1845 Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 525. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1845.
  • Listed as “Wightman Joseph M. phil inst. manuf. 33 Cornhill, house 69 Carver” in the 1847 Adam's Boston Directory 1847-1848, p. 224. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1847.
  • Listed as “Wightman Joseph M. phil. inst. manuf. 33 Cornhill, house 69 Carver” in the 1848 The Boston Directory 1848-1849 By George Adams, p. 271. Published by James French. Charles Stimpson 1848.
  • Listed as “Wightman Joseph M. phil. inst. manuf. 33 Cornhill, house 69 Carver” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 292. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Wightman J. M. 33 Corhill” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Philosophical. in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “Wightman J. M. 33 Corhill” in BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSTRUMENTS Electro-Magnetic. in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 334. Published by George Adams, 1849.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Wightman, J. M. 33 Cornhill Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. ELECTRO MAGNETIC. Wightman, J. M. 33 Cornhill Boston.” in the 1849 “New-England Business Directory” MASSACHUSETTS p. 159 Published L. C. & H. L. Pratt, 1849
  • Listed as “Wightman Joseph M. phil. inst. manuf. 33 cornhill, house 79 Carver, (old number 69)” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston, p. 329. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “Wightman J. M. 38 Cornhill ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Philosophical., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “Wightman J. M. 33 Cornhill ” in the 1850 The Directory of the City of Boston BUSINESS DIRECTORY Instruments Electgro-Magnetic., p. 364. Published by George Adams, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. PHILOSOPHICAL. Wightman J. M. 33 Cornhill. Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.
  • Listed as “MASSACHUSETTS. Instruments. ELECTRO MAGNETIC. Wightman J. M. 33 Cornhill. Boston.” in the 1850 “The Massachusetts State Directory” p. 163. Published S. B. Brooks & Geo. B. Haskell, 1850.

    • Wilcox, J. W., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Wilcox, J. W. mathematical inst. maker, 428 Wash.” in the 1846 Adams's New Directory of the City of Boston , p. 180. published by George Adams, 1846.

    • Wilcox, Crittenden & Co., Middletown, Connecticut
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: Middletown, Conn.:Tapes: Tape Lines, etc., Measuring, A

    • Wiley, Ewing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Carpenter Rule.
  • Listed as “Wiley Ewing, rule maker 206 Sassafras” in Kite's Philadelphia Directory for 1814.. Published by B. & T. Kite, 1814.

    • Williams, Alexander, Newark, New Jersey
  • Farnham: Newark, New Jersey, rulemaker.

    • Williams, Alfred, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Williams Alfred (Safford & W.), 36 Washington” in the 1849 The Boston Directory, p. 293. Published by George Adams, 1849.

    • Williams, William, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Williams William, mathematical-Instrument Maker, head of Long-wharf, house in Quaker-lane,” in the 1789 The Boston Directory, p. 44. Printed and sold by John Norman, at Oliver's Dock. 1789.

    • Woodroffe, George, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Listed as “Woodroffe George, barom, mak. 128 Wash. h. 50 Carver” in the Stimpson's Boston Directory, p. 569. Published by Charles Stimpson, 1844.

    • Woodroffe, George, New York City
  • Listed as “Woodroffe George, math. instruments, 112 John,” in The New York City Directory for 1842 and 1843, p. 352. John Doggett Jr, Publisher. 1842.

    • Wyke & Co., Jno.,
  • 1905-06 Thomas' Register: 898 Saratoga, Boston, Mass.: Rules: Machinists',D
    1905-06 Thomas' Register: 50 Saratoga, Boston, Mass.: Squares: “T”, D



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