Rare Nantucket Measuring Stick Belonging to Abigail Butts (1747-1790), 18th Century, whalebone with antique whale ivory ends and six abalone markers, with a central tortoiseshell plaque window revealing the name Abby H. Butts. Abigail Butts (Macy) b. Jan. 17, 1747 Nantucket, d. June 18, 1790 Hudson Columbia County.  Daughter of Robert Macy and Abigail Macy, Wife of Thomas Butts, Mother of Robert Butts

Length 36 in.