Title
Chettiar 'kol' (cylindrical ruler) used to draw multiple lines on account books
Year/Period
1940s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: 2.8 x 41.9 cm
Accession No.
2006-00619
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Subbiah Lakshmanan
This long wooden ruler, known as a 'kol', was used by the Chettiars for drawing multiple lines in their account books. The instrument was stored in one of the compartments of the 'kaipeti' (hand-held box) along with other business-related items used in the 'kittangi' (Chettiar shophouse).
