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yardstick

Catalog Number
2017.26.1
Materials
wood
Dimensions
36 X 1 in.
Description
Wooden, tan yardstick with advertisement for Brouwer's Furniture.  Black letters read "River At Ninth/Downtown Holland/Furniture/Carpet/Decorating Assistance".
History
Brouwer's, known as James A. Brouwer Co., was located at 212-216 River Ave in Holland, MI. It appears at this address in the Holland City Directories from 1924, 1929, 1938, 1945, 1952 and 1958.

It was owned and operated by James A. Brouwer ( -1950), then by William J. Brouwer ( -1966), son of James A.. James A. Brouwer married Gezina Noordhuis.
Gift of
Arnoldink, Loren (Mr.)