Hi, A while back someone was inquiring about measurements & I came across this article, the other day, in our local newspaper: The Daily Times, Delaware Co., PA, which I thought was interesting! :) The "yard" wasn't standardized at 36 inches until 1830. It varied greatly for centuries. For good reason. It started out as the girth of a Saxon. (L. M. BOYD'S Column) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)