Originally Posted by
my-ty
Interesting ruler but I have some questions... Any ideas what the top numbers might be used for? I cannot see a relationship between those and the inch values. Also why the curves on top and the notches at the bottom? The cut-outs in the ruler are also interesting. Looking for any guesses or comments.
Since you have to draw one scallop at a time, so I would think the numbers are at the top so that you don't draw a 2 and then a 3 and then a 2, etc.
The measurements and notches would be for marking pleats, tucks and buttonholes. Here is a picture of the instructions for a more modern one
https://www.gildebrief.de/contents/media/l_img_6927.jpg
I also found this page using the Picken Dressmaker's Gauge for
Preparing the Casing and the Facing for the Opening and
Marking the Hooks and Eyes on this page
http://haabet.dk/TightLinings_andBoning/26.html
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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