1879 Carpenter's Try-Square & Plumb Level Patent Tee — Prussian Blueprint Navy

U.S. Patent No. 215,024 • 90° Corner, 45° Miter & Spirit Level

1879 Carpenter's Try-Square & Plumb Level Patent Tee

$32.00Heavyweight Garment-Dyed • Prussian Blueprint Navy • Size S
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“Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation... And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plumb line.” — Isaiah 28:16–17 (ESV. Restored from Laroy S. Starrett’s May 6, 1879 United States Patent No. 215,024 for the Improvement in Try-Squares, filed in Athol, Massachusetts—the foundational invention of The L. S. Starrett Company. Combines a graduated steel rule, a sliding cast-iron stock with both a 90° right-angle face and a 45° miter face, a spring-loaded draw-bolt clamp, and an integral spirit plumb level.

Historical Reference:Laroy S. Starrett, "Improvement in Try-Squares" — U.S. Patent No. 215,024 (May 6, 1879; NARA 55294630)
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1. Shirt WeightHeavyweight (6.1 oz)
2. Garment ColorPrussian Blueprint Navy
3. SizeS – 2XL (2XL +$2.00)
Heavyweight Garment-Dyed MeasurementsPre-Shrunk US Cotton

Relaxed boxy fit. 100% ring-spun US cotton (6.1 oz) with a topstitched classic-width rib collar and twill-taped neck and shoulders. Garment-dyed for virtually zero shrinkage.

SizeChest WidthBody Length
S 18.25"26.6"
M 20.25"28"
L 22"29.4"
XL 24"30.75"
2XL (+$2.00)26"31.6"
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