Etched along this unassuming 12-inch ruler—fashioned from American-grown basswood—is a tidy procession of U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Joe Biden, each marked by their inauguration year. Washington kicked things off on April 30, 1789, inaugurations then lingered in early March for over a century, and Grover Cleveland appears twice—politely insisting on recognition for his two nonconsecutive terms.

Fun fact: George Washington was inaugurated right here in New York City, on the balcony of Federal Hall—giving the city an early starring role in presidential history. For more Revolutionary-era stories, visit The Occupied City exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York.

• Clear, non-toxic lacquer finish.
• 12-inch wooden ruler.
• Made from basswood.