This is a standing ruler with an adjustable arm to measure and pin your hems and also has an attached to the side pin holder. Marked: "Penn" - Skirt Marker - Japan. (Japan in three places) Patent Applied For. The ruler part adjusts from 7 to 24 inches. A nice well marked older sewing item! Made of metal and wood - 18-3/4-inches height and the three legged metal stand is 6-1/2 inches width at base, ruller is 1-inch width, pin cushion extends out 3-3/4 inches. Condition: used, insert for pin cushion needs replaced due to use and age. Cool vintage sewing item!