{"product_id":"made-in-usa","title":"Made In USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #091747;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story Behind the Print\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTen years of collecting rulers allowed me to set up a meticulously arranged collage of vintage wooden rulers. Included in the mix is a classic students wooden slide ruler. The image reflects my respect for hands-on work and offers a nostalgic look at the slower, more deliberate ways tools were used and made. It celebrates the beauty found in worn surfaces and the stories behind everyday objects that required skill and care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe arrangement is layered with careful attention to texture, grain, and detailed markings. I overlapped the pieces in a tightly woven pattern, each displaying an array of measurement scales ranging from inches to cubic, to dry measures. Some of the rulers provide printed conversion tables and instructional details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCenter stage is an especially striking detail of a folding ruler with a brass cylindrical spirit level and protractor dial. Details of this nature add a touch of mechanical character to the composition. The varying wood tones, from light to medium brown, highlight the aging process and bring out the fine black lines and typography with clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThrough this work, I invite quiet reflection on the craftsmanship embedded in tools once essential to education and trade, now largely replaced by digital technology. The piece balances technical detail with a warm appreciation for the material’s worn surfaces, encouraging viewers to consider the value found in everyday objects that carry stories of patience, skill, and measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe image was created using a high-resolution digital back paired with a modern view camera, combining traditional photographic craftsmanship with contemporary precision. This approach highlights the tactile details and subtle textures of the worn and abused surfaces, capturing both the physical presence and emotional qualities ingrained through its altered appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 20x28","offer_id":66856327348339,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 30x42","offer_id":66856327381107,"sku":null,"price":1175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 40x56","offer_id":66856327413875,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 50x70","offer_id":66856327446643,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2776\/9203\/files\/vintage-wooden-rulers-slide-rule-still-life.jpg?v=1791906474","url":"https:\/\/brucerathbun.com\/products\/made-in-usa","provider":"Bruce Rathbun Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}