I remember!! ~~waving at you~~
My mom went to the local Jc Penneys and I remember not only the fabric meter, but the little upstairs floor with the mens section, and would watch with wonder at the receipt and the paperwork coming from upstairs to downstairs in the little contraption--it was fascinating!!
I also loved the fabric meter. I remember her "giving us" an inch or so before she would nick it to start measuring......