Beautiful Antique Boxwood and Brass Folding 12 Inch Ruler handmade fingerpuppet with this serene looking cross

with this serene looking cross legged figure

I am not certain of this is Coushatta or Seminole

The weaving on it seems pretty complicated to this novice

MA that included many fine antiques

Beautiful Antique Boxwood and Brass Folding 12 Inch Ruler handmade fingerpuppet with this serene looking crossI just found this and two other old folding rulers and am completely in love with them; I keep carrying them around as they are just a complete delight to hold in the hand, and how much better to measure little things with one of these than with a clunky measuring tape! I am not entirely certain the maker of this one I have found a "No. 57" (which is how this one is marked)) attributed to E. A. Stearns Co., but also one attributed to Stanley, and I