20th century, maker's mark stamped on underside, wooden construction with an iron crank. The user pulls a length of string through an inkwell and, once taught, snaps it to mark a straight line on any surface to be cut.

3 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.

Being sold to benefit NC Modernist, non-profit documentation of Modernist houses across North Carolina.

A few trivial marks from use; good vintage condition.