Measure, for standard yard

This measure for a standard yard dates from 1704 and was used by the chapmen of Ceres in Fife. A chapman was an early salesman who travelled on tracks and hill paths, carrying his pack of goods on his own or a pony's back. He also brought up to date news.

The measure is hinged in the middle so that it can be easily carried.

A chapman also carried bibles, chapbooks (pamphlets) and ballad sheets as well as fabrics, accessories, haberdashery and household items.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-848-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.VH 42
Date:	1704
Material:	Inscription: [Undecipherable]
Dimensions:	490 mm L x 85 mm W (closed)
What:	Measure, yard
Subject:	Weights and measures (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Fife, Ceres
Event:
Description:	Standard yard measure of the chapmen of Fife
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