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Original vintage Grinnell Bros. advertising wooden yardstick from Detroit, Michigan. Grinnell Bros. was one of the largest and most influential piano, player piano, Victrola, radio, and music retailers in the Midwest during the early 20th century.This ruler features period advertising including:* “Everything in the Realm of Music”
* “Sweetest Tone in the World”
* “Forty Stores”
* “Headquarters – Grinnell Bldg., Detroit”
* “Pianos, Player Pianos, Victrolas, Radio, etc.”The ruler retains its original amber varnish with crisp black typography and an aged patina consistent with decades of use. Advertising pieces from Grinnell Bros. are sought after by collectors of:* Early Detroit history
* Michigan advertising memorabilia
* Piano and music store collectibles
* Victor/Victrola and phonograph ephemera
* Antique advertising rulers and measuring toolsCondition: Original vintage condition showing honest wear, light scuffs, and age toning. Graphics remain bold and highly legible.
