1889-1903 E.L. Page “The Accurate” 16” Boxwood Slide-Arm Caliper Rule

This is the ca. 1889 to 1903 E.L. Page Mfg. 16” Boxwood rule, called “The Accurate.” It was created and manufactured by Erford L. (E.L.) Page, of Greene, NY, as a “measuring machine for measuring all wound goods without unwinding, quickly, accurately and without mussing [to be] used by every dry good dealer … if he gave it a fair trial.” Based on the limited records I have located, from as early as 1889 to as late as 1903, Mr. Page sold The Accurate for $4.00, which is equivalent, in 2026 purchasing power, to about $147.84.