Measuring Stick Collection

Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815. 1815. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815

Measuring height of grain on government farm, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Measuring height of grain on government farm, 1916

The Twelfth Month (Goku getsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu)
The Twelfth Month (Goku getsu), from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu junikagetsu)", c. 1793

Tool Gauge, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Tool Gauge, c. 1939

An Armenian Architect, plate 88 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409038 An Armenian Architect, plate 88 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by J

The Tailors
BAL56441 The Tailors by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; English, out of copyright

Father Measures His Sons Height, 1947 (screen print)
3034728 Father Measures His Sons Height, 1947 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a father measuring his sons height with a measuring stick; screen)

Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1805. 1805. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1805

Portrait Surveyor Andries van der Wal surveyor Andries van der Wal
Portrait of a Surveyor (Andries van der Wal), Portrait of the surveyor Andries van der Wal (died 1671), standing in a landscape with a measuring stick with two assistants

Two sewing women, Geertruydt Roghman, Johannes Covens and Cornelis Mortier, 1721 - 1866

Equipment of a warrior, Michiel le Blon, 1597 - 1656

Preparing soil for sowing seeds, raking soil to a fine tilth

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"Measuring Stick: A Journey Through Time and Trades" Step into the world of measurement tools, where precision meets creativity. From ancient civilizations to modern times, measuring sticks have played a crucial role in various fields. In "The Twelfth Month (Goku getsu), from the series 'Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu)', " we witness a beautiful depiction of traditional Japanese culture, with a measuring stick symbolizing the passage of time. Traveling to 1939, we encounter "Tool Gauge, " created by Chris Makrenos. This artwork showcases the intricacy and craftsmanship involved in creating measuring instruments that aid in precise measurements. Continuing our exploration, we stumble upon an Armenian Architect's work captured in plate 88 from the Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing. Here, a measuring stick becomes an essential tool for architectural design and construction. "The Tailors" presents us with a scene where skilled craftsmen utilize measuring sticks to create perfectly tailored garments that fit like second skin. Moving forward to 1947, "Father Measures His Son's Height (screen print)" captures a heartwarming moment as familial love intertwines with measurement techniques passed down through generations. Delving deeper into history, we discover Thomas Rowlandson's depictions of "Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve. " These satirical illustrations shed light on how even military operations required accurate measurements for strategic planning. Shifting gears towards portrait artistry, we encounter Andries van der Wal - a surveyor whose expertise lies not only in capturing faces but also mapping out landscapes using his trusty measuring stick. Geertruydt Roghman's "Two Sewing Women" transports us back to seventeenth-century Netherlands when sewing was both an art form and practical necessity. Measuring sticks were indispensable tools for creating well-fitted garments.